Algorithms in Medicine @MatthewHoMD
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Mechanisms of Cocaine induced AKI

 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Vasculitis
 • Infarction
 • Acute interstitial nephritis
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Mechanisms of Cocaine induced ... MatthewHoMD #Cocaine #induced ... #AKI #nephrology
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
When to suspect AIN ... associated with AIN ... Interstitial #Nephritis #AIN ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
TMA - Drug-induced
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
B12 injections in ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Step 1: Correct for hyperglycemia. Corrected Na = [(glucose - 100)/
Diagnosis #Table #nephrology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
PhD @MatthewHoMD in ... #differential #neurology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
therapy, drug-induced ... • Measure TSH in
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Workup #Algorithm #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Life Threatening Causes of Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • ACS
 • Aortic Dissection
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Causes of Chest Pain ... ChestPain #Chest #Pain