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Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroid Function ... • TSH, Free T4 ... DharSaty #Thyroid #Function ... laboratory #patterns #differential
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... Low TSH, normal T4 ... Low TSH, high T4 ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
- Generalized Differential ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... Hyperthyroidism CBC & Differential ... #dermatology #Differential
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS ... Differential/diagnosis ... See thread for POCUS ... RV, McConnell's sign ... cardiology #McConnells #sign
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Hypochloremia #Differential
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
T3 • ↑ Free T4 ... Glucocorticoids: Reduce T4 ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... endocrinology #signs
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Pathophysiology: • T4 ... impairs musde function ... pathophysiology #signs
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Pneumonia on Lung POCUS ... POCUS lung exam ... Differential Bilat ... Lung POCUS shows ... partially seen shred sign
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Hypertension - Differential ... significant portal HTN Signs ... obstruction) • Lack of signs ... hepatic synthetic function ... #Hypertension #Differential