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Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Hypothyroidism - Differential ... tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4 ... syndrome ↔TSH, ↓FT3 ... /↓FT4 • Treat ... Hypothyroidism #Differential
Differential Diagnosis for Failure to Thrive #Diagnosis #EM #Peds #PrimaryCare #FailureToThrive #FTT #Failure #Thrive #Differential #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis ... FailureToThrive #FTT ... Failure #Thrive #Differential
Pathogens in Pneumonia

Here is a quick review of the pathogens causing pneumonia (useful for enumerating differentials
for enumerating differentials ... Concomitant flu, ... smoking, concomitant flu ... aureus (Concomitant Flu ... Pathogens #Pneumonia #Differential
Causes of Failure to Thrive
 - Inadequate intake 
 - Inadequate retention 
 - Malabsorption
FailureToThrive #FTT ... #Causes #Differential
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroxine Index (FTI ... laboratory #patterns #differential
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
syncope ± Recent flu-like ... pericarditis • Rule out differential ... #Myocarditis #differential
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
Hypothyroidism - TSH, T3, fT4 ... Hyperthyroidism - TSH, fT4
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Tenosynovitis (FTS ... clinical diagnosis of FTS
Topical Medications Quantities - FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU) 

How do we know how much cream a patient
FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU ... FingertipUnit #FTU
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
: - ↓ TSH, ↑ FT4 ... Methimazole and PTU ... causes #diagnosis #differential