Level 3: Edema – MHROS: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

What physical exam maneuvers would you like to perform?

Experts’ DDX:

1. Renal
   1. Hypertension
   2. Renal failure
2. Cardiovascular
   1. Hypertension – related to renal disease as well
   2. Heart failure
3. GI system
   1. Liver disease – due to alcoholism – not likely
   2. Non-alcoholic liver disease – less likely
4. CNS
5. Psychiatric
6. Hematological
   1. Anemia
   2. Iron deficiency
7. Endocrine
   1. Electrolyte disturbances
   2. Diabetes – unlikely
8. Pulmonary
   1. Pulmonary embolism – much less likely
   2. Deep vein thrombosis – much less likely
9. Sleep disorders
10. Nutritional deficiency
11. Drug reaction