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Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... • Bilateral RAS ... • Unilateral RAS ... #Nephrology #Differential
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
the existence of hypertension ... suggests either secondary ... Post-hypercapnia • Diuretics ... syndrome, Congenital adrenal ... #nephrology #potassium
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Kidney stones caused ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... , including a diuretic ... with previously stable ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary ... Workup #causes #
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Diagnosis Algorithm Hypertensive ... High Al, High R - Secondary ... Syndrome, Congenital Adrenal ... >20 mEq/24 h - Diuretics ... #causes #low #potassium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... per day until stable ... Loop diuretics for ... #treatment #nephrology