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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm ... ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Aldosterone: Renin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Flowchart of the function of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)

#renin #angiotensin #aldosterone #system #RAAS #system #algorithm
function of the renin-angiotensin ... system (RAAS) #renin ... #RAAS #system #algorithm
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gitelman's High Renin ... Tumor Low Renin ... aldosteronism Low Renin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
while ACTH AND Renin ... Aldosterone & Renin ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... Pressure: - ↑ Renin ... Renovascular HTN, Renin ... tumor - ↓ Renin ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) 

#Pathophysiology #RAAS #Renin #Angiotensin #Aldosterone #System
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone ... Pathophysiology #RAAS #Renin
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
(Normal or Low Renin ... Hyperaldosteronism (High Renin ... Renovascular disease - Renin-secreting ... (Normal or Low Renin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Renin
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... Diabetic Nephropathy Renin ... Normal, Renin High ... Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis #algorithm
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... artery stenosis, Renin-secreting ... syndrome PRA: plasma renin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm