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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
pregnant or breast feeding ... workup choices ... AND management options ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Renal parenchymal disease ... #Workup #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Oral sodium loading ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
seen in several disease ... development of re-feeding ... syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Shock, Autoimmune disease ... /Hypertensive emergency ... factor PRES Diagnosis ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes ... life-threatening diseases ... Inflammatory eye disease ... mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... #management #treatment
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
and Management ... or metastatic disease ... orthostatic or frank hypotension ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... #Management #Endocrinology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Hypertensive ... heart disease ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... Period • Breast-feeding ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... Delayed wound healing ... 5) Secondary hypertension ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology