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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... the existence of hypertension ... suggests either secondary ... Renal tubular acidosis ... Hyperaldosteronism: malignant
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
young patient with hypertension ... ↑AIdo/↑PRA: Secondary ... HA (malignant HTN ... essential HTN If work-up ... #workup #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... Malignant or accelerated ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary ... Workup #causes #
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valve, vasculitis, malignant ... hypertension • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis ... Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... Late Sepsis), Malignancy ... Presents as AG acidosis
Malignant RV Mass on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
57yo M with chest pain.  Normal work up including
Malignant RV Mass ... Normal work up including ... POCUS done prior ... suggesting pulmonary hypertension ... outpatient & ED workup