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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 ... primary AI - Low ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... 100% specificity for ... AI (but low sensitivity ... require Cosyntropin testing ... - Low ACTH is
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low ... are available for ... - Low, because ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... should be looked for ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... consumption • Low ... potassium #nephrology #low
Fraction Flow Reserve (FFR) is traditionally used to quantify the degree of coronary artery narrowing to
(FFR) is traditionally ... stenting during ... been used in the evaluation ... is used in the cath ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #FFR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Prioritizing Tool • Low ... Assessment: • Evaluation ... Global physical performance ... (avoiding long fasting ... • Prescribe low
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... are excellent at evaluating ... Cardiac cath if ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Work & lnterpersonal:
 • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
poor academic performance ... and manipulation for ... vandalism, fire setting ... Aggression - Commits acts ... Conforming to law