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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... Manifestations: hypertension ... , hypokalemia, metabolic ... #endocrinology
A schema of the pathophysiology of the inborn errors of metabolism, excluding complex storage diseases. Helps
inborn errors of metabolism ... , excluding complex ... the lab values table ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table
Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Inborn Errors of Metabolism ... A table of lab ... values compiled ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Focal: Simple, Complex ... Vascular: Stroke, Hypertension ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... Neurocysticercosis, PML • Metabolic
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... chest pain is complex ... scanning CP (+/- hypotension ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Disease (CKD) - Metabolism ... Transfusions - Medications ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology ... #differential #algorithm
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... weakness, refractory hypertension ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... with previously stable ... hypokalemia and metabolic ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excessive vomiting - Metabolic ... Muscle weakness • Hypotension ... homeostasis is complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... • Pulmonary Hypertension ... • Herpes Simplex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm