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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pills • Cocaine ... Sleep Apnea - Endocrine ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Effluvium - Endocrine ... • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... thyroiditis Secondary ... #causes #diagnosis ... endocrinology #signs
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... hypertension and signs ... renovascular or endocrine ... renal bruit or signs ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism