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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low ... : Work-up similar ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... workup choices ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm #Workup
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Approach to the Diagnosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... High Uptake: • Graves ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Diagnosis: ... arrhythmia - Fever ... #causes #diagnosis ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... • CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... thin smear • Signs ... #diagnosis
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... encephalopathy likely - TSH ... presentation in winter ... of infection (fever ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... purpura: strong sign ... involvement) • TSH