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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 ... Primary #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... based on repeat clinic ... Consider secondary HTN ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... #HTN #Secondary
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... of pregnancy, critical ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Overview Clinical ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... Thionamide - Iodine
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... Sympathomimetic, Alcohol, Cocaine ... most pts have HTN