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REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Storm Propranolol ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... #thyroidstorm # ... hyperthyroidism
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
storm are thyroid ... storm requires ... @DharSaty #hypothyroidism ... , #hyperthyroidism ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... / Thyroid Storm ... may accompany storm ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #ThyroidStorm #
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #workup #aafp #endocrinology
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
Emergencies related to thyroid ... by either overt dysfunction ... caused by overt dysfunction ... and thyrotoxic storm ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... dysfunction if ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... Treatment #Management #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... Storm: • Life ... #differential #endocrinology
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #Endocrinology