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Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Table TSH, Free T4 ... Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid ... #Hypothyroid #Function ... FreeT3 #FreeT4 #Labs
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Function Tests ... Can repeat labs ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Thyroid Function Pathway 

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition! Here's a repost of the pathway that
Thyroid Function ... TSH and a low T4 ... is because if T4 ... /ambcarerx #Thyroid ... #Pathway #Pathophysiology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
(low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... hypothyroidism Pathophysiology ... : • T4 deficiency ... impairs musde function ... #Myopathy #pathophysiology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
T3 • ↑ Free T4 ... suspected • Thyroid ... Hypotension • Labs ... Glucocorticoids: Reduce T4 ... Ophthalmoplegia • Atrial
Causes of Atrial Fibrillation

Heart disease 
 - Aging heart 
 - Cardiomyopathies 
 - Congestive heart
Causes of Atrial ... Altered ion channel function ... Alcohol, drugs - Thyroid ... Sleep apnea #Atrial ... AFib #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
Subacute Thyroiditis

Also known as: de Quervain’s thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, or viral thyroiditis

What?
Postviral inflammatory process caused by
in viruses and thyroid ... jaw or ear Labs ... Thyrotoxic phase: ↑ T4 ... levels, ↓ TSH (2) Hypothyroid ... phase: ↓ T4 and
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs ... CARP, DECREASE V trials
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... correlation of lBS-type ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... @wabillin #Functional