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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Thyroid Disorders and Menstrual Cycle Function

Hypothyroidism
 • Polymenorrhea (increased menstrual bleeding) is more common
 • Oligomenorrhea
Menstrual Cycle Function ... Hypothyroidism ... increased menstrual bleeding ... miscarriage Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disordered Platelet Function ... #Bleeding #Bruising ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Challenge • Functional ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... pregnant or breast feeding ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis - Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome of Graves' and Hashimoto's disease

Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome
Hashimoto’s Disease → Hypothyroidism ... Autoimmune disease leading ... Grave’s Disease → Hypothyroidism ... determines your thyroid function ... Hashitoxicosis #Endocrinology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
problems with coagulation ... cascade and platelet ... function ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Bleeding and Bruising ... inhibitor of a coagulation ... integrity Clotting cascade ... intravascular coagulation ... causes are liver function