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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... indicates normal adrenal ... - Low = secondary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... (but low sensitivity ... - Low ACTH is ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Pathophysiology Primary AI ... aldosterone will be low ... Secondary AI = the ... Low ACTH leads to ... stimulation, thus low
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal ... insufficiency (AI ... evaluation of adrenal ... secondary or tertiary AI
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Summary Primary Adrenal ... In secondary AI ... Hyperpigmentation is absent (low ... diagnostic of AI
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombophilia (adrenal ... Insufficiency #AI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... melanoma Bilateral Adrenal ... • Weakness • Low-grade ... /dL -> Primary AI ... ug/dL Primary AI
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beer Potomania - Low ... • Renal Failure ... Hypothyroidism, adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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cell disease - Renal ... Renin - Primary adrenal ... deficiency - Heparin/ LMW ... Ketoconazole Low ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency • Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm