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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... test immediately ... because pregnancy ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... resolution of pregnancy ... , critical illness ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Pregnancy-associated
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Post-dates pregnancy ... Blood Flow: • Hypotension ... mellitus, HTN) • Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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of Pregnancy Chronic ... during pregnancy ... so have high clinical ... #Disorders #Pregnancy ... htn #obstetrics
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... of primary hypothyroidism ... associated with pregnancy ... Reflexes #Delayed #Clinical ... Video #Neurology #Endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
- Differential Diagnosis ... High Plasma E2 +Clinical ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Overview Clinical ... Diagnosis: ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Algorithm Clinical ... GI distress - Hypotension ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... interact with stim test ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... abdominal pain, hypotension ... ACTH) stimulation test ... #Algorithm #endocrinology