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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tea and Toast Syndrome ... Responds briskly to IV ... failure, nephrotic syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Acute coronary syndrome ... line) Esmolol (IV ... • Indications: Stable ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
- Excessive IV ... - Tumor lysis syndrome ... High #Magnesium #Table
Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Screening Algorithm
 • Bloom syndrome
 • Canavan disease
 • Familial dysautonomia
 • Fanconi
Genetic Screening Algorithm ... • Bloom syndrome ... Mucolipidosis type IV ... 1A • Joubert syndrome ... Genetic #Screening #Algorithm
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... age >50, <18, IV ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... be treated with IV ... ↓ Aldosterone: Syndrome ... , Gitelman syndrome ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift: Refeeding Syndrome ... Tumor Genesis Syndrome ... hormonal therapy, IV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... patients with Stable ... acute coronary syndrome ... #ISCHEMIA #Stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... adenosine 6 milligrams IV ... 12 milligrams IV ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
aldosterone) or IV ... with indwelling IV ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... Screening #Workup #table