5 results
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Insufficiency - ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic Dysfunction ... ACTH-Independent (Primary
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... normal adrenal function ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Mitral Regurgitation
Primary (organic) chronic mitral regurgitation:
 • Leaflet: Rheumatic fever, Infective
Causes of Mitral ... deterioration, Occluder dysfunction ... Secondary (functional ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #causes #primary
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
Causes of Primary ... malcoaptation and annulus dysfunction ... Causes of functional ... #Primary #Functional ... Differential #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Performance thorough ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology