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Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
storm are thyroid ... necessary to initiate treatment ... storm requires ... @DharSaty #hypothyroidism ... , #hyperthyroidism
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... of Thyroid Storm ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism ... table #management #treatment
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... @AmyChung #Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Storm: • Life ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... / Thyroid Storm ... Blocks synthesis of thyroid ... may accompany storm ... #Hyperthyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
cause and suitable treatment ... and thyrotoxic storm ... glucocorticoids; treatment ... hyponatremia); treatment ... gold standard treatment
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease Treatment ... 2 years • No thyroid ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... Graves #Disease #Treatment
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Autoimmune Thyroid ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm