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Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy ... Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... abnormality Cervix: • Cervical ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
of Generalized Edema ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypertension • Pregnancy ... Burns/Trauma #Edema
Principal Causes of Generalized Edema - History, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Findings 

Cardiac, Hepatic, Renal (ARF),
of Generalized Edema ... Renal (Nephrotic Syndrome ... ) #Edema #Anasarca ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Table
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
• Pulmonary edema ... Cerebral/visual symptoms ... Seizure HELLP Syndrome ... Classification #Diagnosis ... Criteria #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... diuretics) With edema ... insufficiency • Pregnancy
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... diuretics) With edema ... insufficiency • Pregnancy
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
of Peripheral Edema ... - Differential ... Kidney failure, Pregnancy ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... Causes #Peripheral #Edema
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Superior vena cava syndrome ... • Pulmonary edema ... Metabolic acidosis • Pregnancy
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
matter vasogenic edema ... Neurological symptoms ... • Vasogenic edema ... • White matter edema ... matter vasogenic edema
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
- cervical artery ... distribution, eyelid edema ... preeclampsia: late pregnancy ... postpartum #Diagnosis ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential