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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... ↑↔TSH, ↑Total T3 ... (↓TSH, ↔Total T3 ... (↓TSH, ↑Total T3 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism ... (T3 = triiodothyronine ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... in some cases, T3 ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... positive • Ablative hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism
Paediatric Arrest
 - Strata5
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#Peds #Paediatrics #Pediatrics #Management #ACLS #PALS #Arrest #Advanced #LifeSupport #WETFLAG #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Paediatric Arrest ... Nrtaylor101 #Peds #Paediatrics ... #Pediatrics #Management ... WETFLAG #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
metanephrines • Hypothyroidism ... - TSH, T3, fT4 ... • Hyperthyroidism
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... low TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion ofT4 to T3 ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism