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Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... intake, Diuretics (late ... ) • High Urine ... PRA: Renal artery ... #nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... intake, Diuretics (late ... ) • High Urine ... PRA: Renal artery ... #Nephrology #Causes
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
• Present in high ... Pneumocystis pneumonia (late ... > 1.5) with a sensitivity ... 94 and 84% Renal ... Muscle: • Rhabdomyolysis
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... intake, Diuretics (late ... ) • High Urine ... PRA: Renal artery ... #Nephrology #Causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Pathophysiology: ... Prognosis: • High ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome ... #Hepatology #Nephrology