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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Algorithm Radioactive ... specific, so if positive ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices ... #Algorithm #Workup
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... #differential #diagnosis
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... HIT) result is positive ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Causes of Altered Mental Status #Diagnosis #EM #IM #AMS #AlteredMentalStatus #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Altered ... Mental Status # ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Diagnosis * ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis ... Management Caused ... T. whipplei tests ... T. whipplei test ... #algorithm #management
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
- Differential Diagnosis ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... conditions (supine position ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Workup #table
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... following a finger) • Test ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... bppv #comparison #table
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Consider additional tests ... considered likely, the cause ... #Hyponatremia #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Evaluation
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
1) Clinical diagnosis ... ... laboratory tests ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Loss of bladder control