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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Pills • Cocaine ... #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
Approach to a young ... HA (malignant HTN ... ↑AIdo/↓PRA: Primary ... #hypertension #young ... #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... , Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... , Hyperthyroidism ... most pts have HTN ... #Hypertension #Workup