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Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... - ENDOCRINE: Hypothyroidism ... - TOX: beta-blockers ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Differential
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Treatment: - Beta ... blocker - Thionamide ... Treatment: • Beta ... blockers • Thioamides ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Sinus Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Autonomic System:
 • Excess Stimulation: Nicotine, Caffeine, Sympathomimetics, Anticholinergics
 • Withdrawal:
Sinus Tachycardia ... - Differential ... Withdrawal: Alcohol, B-blocker ... Endocrine: Hyperthyroidism ... #Differential #
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Supraventricular Tachycardia ... (SVT) - Differential ... AFIb w/ variable block ... Normotensive: Beta-Blocker ... #SVT #Differential
Causes of Palpitations
 • ARRHYTHMiA 
 • SINUS ARRYTHMIA 
 • ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 
 • ATRIAL
FLUTTER • HEART BLOCK ... • ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA ... SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS ... HYPOVOLAEMIA • HYPERTHYROIDISM ... Palpitations #Causes #Differential
Non-lschemic Causes of Cardiogenic Shock:

Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Digoxin 

Myocarditis 

Cardiomyopathies (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, Takatsubo, 
hemochromatosis) 

Valvular
Cardiogenic Shock: Beta-Blockers ... Calcium Channel Blockers ... Supraventricular/Atrial Tachycardia ... , Ventricular Tachycardia ... Cardiogenic #Shock #Differential
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Allopurinol, Beta-Blockers ... Lymphadenopathy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Arrhythmias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome • SA Block ... • AV Block (ISt ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Tall Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... GH Excess • Hyperthyroidism ... Stature (Early Bloomer ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm