7 results
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, normal ... • Low TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #Interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... cascade and platelet function ... #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram ... (TEG) Interpretation ... #TEG #thromboelastography ... #Interpretation ... #diagnosis #management
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... routine transfusion algorithms ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... PEX: Dyspnea, Leg ... up, Pericardial friction ... #Algorithm #differential
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Lactate, Liver function ... suspected - TSH ... channel blocker (eg ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary

Symptoms:
• Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

Why?
Cardiac:
	• Valvular heart
- Testing: • TSH ... , the size and function ... weeks before or TEE ... AFib #diagnosis #management