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Overview of hypothalamus and pituitary hormones and their regulation.

#hypothalamus #pituitary #endocrinology #Hormones #diagnosis #algorithm
and pituitary hormones ... and their regulation ... endocrinology #Hormones ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
of antidiuretic hormone ... important roles in regulating ... @DharSaty #Hyponatremia ... hypophosphatemia #hypernatremia ... #electrolyte #algorithm
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... • Exogenous Hormone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Regulation of GFR
Physiologically, GFR is auto-regulated very precisely with changes in the mean arterial pressure (MAP)
Regulation of GFR ... Mechanisms of auto-regulation ... and the neuro-hormonal ... feedback - Neuro-hormonal ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... GFR, AKI/CRF Hormonal ... changes • Hypothyroidism ... #Nephrology #Differential
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... mmol/L - true hyponatremia ... • SIADH • hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... GFR, AKI/CRF Hormonal ... changes • Hypothyroidism ... #Nephrology #Differential
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glucocorticoid deficiency, Hypothyroidism ... inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ... #Causes #nephrology
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism ... thyroid-stimulating hormone ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Diagnosis and Management of Hypernatremia

#Hypernatremia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Nephrology #Diagnosis

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Management of Hypernatremia ... #Hypernatremia ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Causes #Nephrology ... Recommended Text: Nephrology