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Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Inhibitors - Chronic ... Primary adrenal insufficiency ... illness - Genetic disorders ... Sulfamethoxazole - Genetic disorders ... #Comparison #Table
Chronic Arterial vs Chronic Venous Insufficiency.

#Venous #Arterial #Insufficiency #Comparison #Skin #PhysicalExam #LowerExtremity #Diagnosis

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Chronic Arterial ... vs Chronic Venous ... Insufficiency. ... #Insufficiency ... #Comparison #Skin
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
absent • Plasma aldosterone ... secretion; in chronic ... origin of the disorder ... as a result of chronic ... a hypothalamic disorder
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Metabolic Brain Disorders ... Tracts Involvement: Chronic ... T1 High Signal: Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Neurology
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
Ankles and Feet Chronic ... Venous Insuffciency ... Arterial Insuffciency ... neuropathy, neurologic disorders ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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Hypertensive Disorders ... of Pregnancy Chronic ... RUQ pain, renal insufficiency ... #Hypertensive #Disorders ... htn #obstetrics #cardiology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Creatinine • Chronic ... High Renin, High Aldosterone ... ARB • Adrenal insufficiency ... Low Renin, Low Aldosterone ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
liver cirrhosis, chronic ... Receptor Antagonists (Aldosterone ... liver cirrhosis, chronic ... specific bleeding disorders ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... failure - Adrenal insufficiency ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
When tonic—clonic ... toxic or metabolic disorder ... psychological disorder ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison