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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... hyperthyroidism as ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function ... Dysfunction #Grading #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Table #Assessment
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... suggest a mass as ... the cause ... Dislocation • Functional ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... Hyperglycemia - ↑ AST ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disordered Platelet Function ... ASA) • Renal Disease ... #Causes #Hematology
Severity of Aortic Stenosis in Adults 
Current ACC/AHA guidelines recommend cut-off values for Doppler-echocardiographic measurements of
Current ACC/AHA ... ) as follows: ... >50 mmHg (2) (Table ... and normal LV functions ... AorticStenosis #Classification
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... Transient Myasthenia Gravis ... #Causes #Peds #
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
) Classification ... The ASA classification ... (Table) aims to ... perioperative mortality rates ... #Classes #Classification
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... #Causes
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
a classification ... Heart Association functional ... describe the current functional ... Classification. ... #Stages #Classes