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Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
storm are thyroid ... Management of myxedema ... storm requires ... @DharSaty #hypothyroidism ... , #hyperthyroidism
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... of Hyperthyroidism ... / Thyroid Storm ... process in Graves' disease ... may accompany storm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... #algorithm #diagnosis
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Storm Propranolol ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism ... #table #management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... goiter (Graves' disease ... TRAb) if Graves' disease ... Storm: • Life
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease: • ... Grave's Disease ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
gland diseases ... diseases as they ... that of Graves disease ... disease was not ... and thyrotoxic storm
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... 2 years • No thyroid ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... mendesthiagob #Graves #Disease ... #Treatment #Management
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Uptake: • Graves disease ... trophoblastic disease ... • Exogenous thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm