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

Early am cortisol < 3
primary OR secondary AI ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... High = primary AI ... #Stimulation #Test
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... Causes of Secondary ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST:
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
clue • Blood tests ... /dL -> Primary AI ... ACTH stimulation test ... ug/dL Primary AI ... present - ACTH test
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... This video demonstrates ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Abnormal Test ... for a CENTRAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... This video demonstrates ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Normal Test ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... sodium loading test ... saline infusion test ... Screening #Workup #table
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... rises off the table ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Thomas #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Normal Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... for a CENTRAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video