7 results
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... origin of the disorder ... adrenal glands as ... a hypothalamic disorder ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... and hematologic disorders ... diagnosis #management #hepatology
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... disposition, even if the cause ... , Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus, and Test ... #Posterior #CVA
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
cascade is intact - test ... VIII, IX, and XI) vs ... discern these causes ... liver function tests ... fibrinogen levels, and testing
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychiatric (Depression, eating ... disorders) • ... Dementia • Anorexia as ... #Causes
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm ... pregnancy loss defined as ... , or placental insufficiency ... maternal chromosomal causes ... #diagnosis #hematology
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
A blood test and ... medications and disorders ... blood or urine testing ... In certain cases ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm