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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... or normal TSH, ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
is dependent in longitudinal ... the RV and RA longitudinal ... Having normal TAPSE ... doesn't mean normal ... volume ratio is high
A POCUS is done starting first at the distal posterior thigh on non-painful, normal appearing tissue.

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distal posterior thigh ... on non-painful, normal ... Clinical #MSK #POCUS #Normal ... #Thigh #Muscle ... #Longitudinal #SonoStuff
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Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Abnormalities High ... Challenge • Functional
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... + Normal TSH ... Prolactin + Normal ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High/Normal Radioiodine ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... menstruating Ovarian - Normal ... progesterone challenge, normal ... estrogen: • Functional ... compression) • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Disease Normal ... Chronic Infection) High ... Liver Disease • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... alkalosis • Normal ... In a normal gap ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm