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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Congenital • Other: Subclinical ... Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
. unlikely subclinical ... hyperthyroidism ... normal T4 +/- T3 → Subclinical ... Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used in Hypertensive ... Nitroglycerin, Sodium ... Fenoldopam #Hypertensive ... #Emergencies #Hypertension ... #Pharmacology #Table
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Secondary Causes of Hypertension ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... ) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... T3/Free T4) • Subclinical ... Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes of Hypertension ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension - ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... to Hypothyroidism ... based on TSH Subclinical ... Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Lugol's Solution Sodium ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism ... #table #management
Summary of β-adrenergic antagonists
 - Propranolol - Beta1, Beta2 - Hypertension, Migraine, Hyperthyroidism, Angina pectoris 
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Beta1, Beta2 - Hypertension ... , Migraine, Hyperthyroidism ... Beta1, Beta2 - Hypertension ... - Beta1, NO^- Hypertension ... #Pharmacology #Table
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension ... Management Algorithm ... → Decrease in sodium ... #Orthostatic #Hypotension ... #Management #Algorithm