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

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
autoantibodies are ... ACTH and cortisol are ... #Evaluation #laboratory ... #diagnosis #testing ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Management Summary ... metastatic disease (rare ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... #Management #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Hypoparathyroidism - Type 1 diabetes ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... hydroxylase antibodies are ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Antenatal / Prenatal Care Schedule 
At Every Visit: Weight, Blood pressure, Psychosocial screening, Counseling re. Indications
Antenatal / Prenatal Care ... • Gestational diabetic ... • ± Non-stress test ... #Timeline #Evaluation ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Diabetes regimen ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis