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Structure and function of the Adrenal Glands

#Adrenal #Glands #Function #Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology

** GrepMed Recommended Text:
Function #Hormones #Actions ... #Pathophysiology ... #Endocrinology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Tetralogy of Fallot Summary
 • Anatomy
 • Incidence
 • Pathophysiology
 • Presentation
 • Common Variants
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• Incidence • Pathophysiology ... Associated Genetic Syndromes ... • “Blue” Tet Options ... palliation • Post-Op Management ... Fallot #diagnosis #management
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
 • Introduction
 • Embryology
 • Anatomy
 • Physiology of HLHS
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ... Exam/Diagnostic Tests ... Pre-operative Management ... • Post-op Management ... Hypoplastic #LeftHeart #Syndrome
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Check pregnancy test ... workup choices AND management ... options (see below ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... glucose suppression test ... #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... #Endocrinology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Treatment Options ... with urea breath test ... fecal antigen test ... Zollinger-EIIison syndrome ... PUD #Treatment #Management
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... and sensitive tests ... the underlying pathophysiology ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... Pathophysiology: ... PAIN is key, the rest ... #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology