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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T4 → Possibly Central ... Low TSH, high T4 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Guide to systemic mastocytosis

Criteria for diagnosis: at least 1 major and 1 minor or 3 minor
Guide to systemic ... cytopenias or meeting ... impaired liver function ... lauraebrown #systemic ... hemepath #pathology #algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
should undergo lab testing ... if evidence of systemic ... purposes of this algorithm ... , decreased LV function ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... metabolic syndrome criteria ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria ... protein Features Casting ... Central nervous system ... toxic neuropathy, functional ... paralysis BWH
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... < 120 ms = AV junction ... Block (nothing getting ... AmyChung #EKG #Interpretation ... cardiology #diagnosis #system