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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... normal adrenal function ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... ARLD, alcohol-related
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... Constitutional delay ... #Algorithm #Causes
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Inflammation ... Misalignment before casting ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Unstable Angina Delay ... stratification #diagnosis
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic ... algorithm for hypokalemia ... confirmed via genetic testing ... ; interpretation ... dependent upon local laboratory
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... the integrated function ... - Alcohol-related ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Evaluation