Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Ureterosigmoidostomy Urinary ... and 2, but not type ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification ... #Causes
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tubular acidosis (type ... #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis
Chloride depletion syndromes
 β€’ Gastrointestinal losses
    -
Causes of Metabolic ... syndromes β€’ Primary ... dehydrogenase type ... administration Other causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome β€’ HTN, High ... secreting tumor, Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... losses: β€’ High
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 β€’ High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 β€’ High Al, High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Al, Low R - Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #causes ... #low #potassium
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 β€’ MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... 3 - Potassium Channel ... Block K+ channels (primarily ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 β€’ Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... 3 - Potassium Channel ... Block K+ channels (primarily ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... with DM2 β€’ High ... β€’ Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 β€’ Kidney loss of Cl-
Chloride Algorithm ... to diarrhea, a high ... the indicated causes ... of sodium and potassium ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm