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

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
stimulation test ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- History of bleeding ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... test, ANA (e.g. ... - Bone marrow evaluation
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
cascade is intact - test ... discern these causes ... are liver function ... tests (if not already ... fibrinogen levels, and testing
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 ... determine if stress test ... - what is the bleeding
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm