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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
: Suspicion of primary ... Manifestations: hypertension ... , hypokalemia, metabolic ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm #endocrinology
Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam

Carpopedal spasm caused by ischemia induced by an inflated blood
Trousseau's Sign ... of Hypocalcemia ... MCP joints with hyperextension ... #Trousseaus #Sign ... clinical #video #endocrinology
Primary hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease) – symptoms, signs

#Diagnosis #Hypoadrenalism #Addisons #Disease #Hypoadrenalism #Signs #Symptoms

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Primary hypoadrenalism ... , signs #Diagnosis ... Hypoadrenalism #Signs ... #Symptoms ** ... Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and signs of end-organ ... disorders including hypokalemia ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Zona Glomerulosa: Primary ... Aldosterone and renin if hypokalemia ... and/or hypertension ... - Plasma or urinary ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Comparison: • Primary ... Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... : Commonly no signs ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms ... and signs. ... Symptoms: Weight ... peripheries, Systolic hypertension ... #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
if unexpected hypotension ... Orthostasis • Hypotension ... Reduced libido • Signs ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
Bruising, Myopathy, Hypertension ... Lethargy, Postural hypotension ... Pituitary #Tumors #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – symptoms ... and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... of eyebrows, Hypertension ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology