6 results
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T4 +/- T3 → Subclinical ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low ... TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... GI losses (NG suction ... vomiting) • Low
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... tongue + facial paralysis ... *Differential Dx ... or develop CD Low ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... Hypokalemia #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... augment forward flow ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management