Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... #Classification
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... hypokalemia is ... consumption β€’ Low ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #nephrology #low
Differentiating the Four Types of Mesenteric Ischemia 

There are four types of AMI, which include arterial
There are four types ... arterial embolism is ... most common, but now ... etiologies are shown in table ... #Comparison #Table
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 β€’ Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... characterized by low ... #Comparison #criticalcare
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
What is the difference ... initial treatment algorithms ... to nonocclusive low ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... differences #diagnosis #table
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Chronic diarrhea / IBD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... ) sub-classifications ... (IBS-D) - >25% ... of incomplete evacuation ... #Classes #Diagnosis
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
rare, Malar rash is ... in >90% - Low ... 60-80% - Low ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... (classic) 2) Flask ... Sigmoid shape is ... acts like a bag" now ... #Achalasia #Classification
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Shock where ↑ HR is ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... be used in all types ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology