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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pills • Cocaine ... ) • Hypothyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Status (AMS) - Differential ... s syndrome • Primary ... Pheochromocytoma • Hyperthyroidism ... Acute GN • Acute/Chronic ... Drug (+): • Cocaine
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Dysfunction - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cocaine, Amphetamines ... ) Chronic Disease ... - Other • Hypertension
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... nervous system (ie. cocaine ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
Galactorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ↑ TSH - Primary ... hypothyroidism ... Creatinine - Chronic
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pre-existing Hypertension - Before Pregnancy OR <20 weeks gestational age
Pregnancy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Proteinuria - Chronic ... • Primary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Encephalopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Systemic: Hypertensive ... - Systemic: Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormone Intake • Chronic ... + High TSH • Primary ... Hypothyroidism