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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 ... hypertension, hypokalemia ... , metabolic alkalosis ... #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis ... Disease (CKD) - Metabolism ... Transfusions - Medications ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Focal: Simple, Complex ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... Neurocysticercosis, PML • Metabolic ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
impairment of cellular metabolism ... sweat) - its metabolism ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... - HIV/HAART medications
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... disorders including hypokalemia ... and metabolic alkalosis ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications