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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... the magnitude of enzyme ... #Liver #Enzymes
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
, hypoglycemia Testing ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... test AND • Baseline ... insufficiency • Low or normal ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... acral features, abnormal ... other pituitary functions ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation