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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Pills • Cocaine ... Primary #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider secondary HTN ... nervous system (ie. cocaine ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #HTN
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... most pts have HTN ... #Hypertension #Workup