11 results
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Hemorrhage • Renal ... hypertension Distributive ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hypotension ... #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
of Hypertension ... - Differential ... taken at home, work ... licorice • Medications ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... , including a diuretic ... disorders including hypokalemia ... #Workup #causes ... #Differential #
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Hypercalcemia • Hypertension ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Kidney stones caused ... Triamterene • Hypertension ... Spironolactone) • Hypertension
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
• Orthostatic Hypotension ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Blood Loss/Hypotension ... Syndrome #Syncope #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
initially include hypotension ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... albumin, trauma), Renal ... #diagnosis #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... (over-diuresis, ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... (over-diuresis, ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... transplantation, Hypertension ... dysfunction is key, with hypertension ... Reversible course Differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... excreted using diuretics ... the determined cause ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed