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Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
 •
Thyroid Function ... Free T4, Free T3 ... • T3 Uptake ... FTI) • Reverse T3 ... DharSaty #Thyroid #Function
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Free T4, Free T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Function
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... of pregnancy, critical ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion ofT4 to T3 ... #ThyroidStorm #Management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
in Cirrhosis - Management ... Preserved liver function ... Preserved liver function ... Preserved liver function ... HCC #Cirrhosis #Management
Thyroid Function Pathway 

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition! Here's a repost of the pathway that
Thyroid Function ... stimulate more T4/T3
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
low TSH, High T4/T3 ... workup choices AND management
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Hypothyroidism • Sub-clinical ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
potassium, and renal function ... #Hypertension #Management