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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Testing Common ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... test (with 24-h ... saline infusion test ... dexamethasone suppression test
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Step 1) Screening ... Test: 6-8AM Cortisol ... require Cosyntropin testing ... ) Confirmation Test ... This test determines
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: • FIT: ... DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... #Stimulation #Test
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: • FIT: ... DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... #Indications #Tests ... #comparison #table
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... suggested initial screening ... test should be ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... should undergo screening
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... Non-invasive initial screening ... tool using cutoff ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient