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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... → Radioactive Iodine ... Scan • High or normal ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erectile Dysfunction ... Cocaine, Amphetamines ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... Pills • Cocaine ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulse oximetry and Capnography:

Essential tools for monitoring respiratory health, but they serve different purposes:

Pulse Oximetry: 
Measures
Normal SpO₂ is 95 ... Normal EtCO₂ is ... #oxygenation #ICU ... respiratoryarrest #codelue
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Causes of Abnormal ... Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN ... cirrhosis) Ovulatory dysfunction ... Perimenopause - PCOS - Hypothyroidism ... bodies #AUB #Abnormal
Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Treatable Causes • Normal ... deficiency • Hypothyroidism ... and Behavioral Dysfunction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tinnitus - Objective (can be heard/auscultated) - 10% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vascular - Arterial:
 • Atherosclerosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blood flow in normal ... Glomus Jugulare • Hyperthyroidism ... Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... age > 30 years, cocaine ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... sx overlap with normal ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Causes of Male Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sperm Transport:
 • Vasectomy
 • Cystic fibrosis gene mutation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome Sexual Dysfunction ... Sperm Motility - Abnormal ... hyperprolactinemia, hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm