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Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Primary Aldosteronism

By Usama Nasir MD @usamanasirmd via @Visualmedapp

#Primary #Aldosteronism #algorithm #diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... Diagnosis of Primary ... Visualmedapp #Primary ... Aldosteronism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm ... : Suspicion of primary ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Diagnosis Workup Algorithm ... Primary Adrenal ... • Autoimmune primary ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 - FHH
 - Hypercalcemia of malignancy
 - Local osteolytic hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Primary Hyperparathyroidism ... Hypercalcemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypophosphatemia - Measurement of urine phosphate excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI loss
 • Redistribution
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Redistribution • Primary ... deficiency • Primary ... Hypophosphatemia #urine #urinary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism 
 • Possible Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Primary Hyperparathyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology
Causes of hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Increased losses: enhanced urinary phosphate excretion
 • Decreased input:
losses: enhanced urinary ... intracellular transfer • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... diagnostic of primary ... suggests EITHER primary ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... or normal): • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... + High TSH • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology