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Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... nerve of elbow, wrist ... space and the wrist ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm Radioactive ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Endocrinology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... : • Attacks: Gradual ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... • Neurologic ... Ophthalmopathy • Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm #Causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Algorithm Hypertension ... abuse/ withdrawal Anatomic ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... Adults – enlarged facial ... linear growth Tests ... Acromegaly #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Global (30%) • Gradual ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... blinks to threat Cranial ... Arms extended; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... size, coarsening facial ... pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... glucose suppression test ... #Management #Endocrinology