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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pills • Cocaine ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... #HTN #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HTN • Onset < ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #HTN
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Hypothyroid ... Deficiency - Secondary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... decalvans - Secondary ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... most pts have HTN ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary