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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... resolution of pregnancy ... , critical illness ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Prolactin + Normal ... Pregnancy, Breast ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Hyperparathyroidism • Pregnancy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy - EMCases Algorithm

Clinical Pearls:
 - Reproducible chest wall tenderness does
Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy ... - EMCases Algorithm ... Clinical Pearls ... Consider walk testing ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Pregnancy
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Pregnancy, Hormone ... #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... Illness • Sub-Clinical
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical suspicion ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... insufficiency • Low or normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... progesterone challenge, normal ... Functional (e.g. eating ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
remember than the normal ... volume-based algorithm ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... Cerebral Salt Wasting