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Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... obscure left insular cortex ... No abnormal lesion ... Stroke #CVA #MRI #Interpretation ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... weeks after the resolution ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... consumption • Low/Normal ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... , further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... acral features, abnormal ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation ... The cortex should ... indications, joint evaluation ... deviation from normal ... XRay #Anatomy #Interpretation
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
dysfunctional adrenal cortex ... because the adrenal cortex ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... correct clinical context ... A normal scan should ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm