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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup ... (T3 = triiodothyronine ... hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #workup
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Approach to the Diagnosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
low TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... positive, you’ve diagnosed ... #Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
 •
Free T4, Free T3 ... • T3 Uptake ... FTI) • Reverse T3 ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
in some cases, T3 ... low; free T4 and T3 ... low; free T4 and T3 ... low; free T4 and T3 ... #differential #diagnosis
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Free T4, Free T3 ... Associated Condition #Diagnosis
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion ofT4 to T3
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3 ... hyperthyroidism #causes #diagnosis