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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... T3 → Central (secondary ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Approach (when evaluation ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Renal parenchymal disease
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
origin of the disorder ... a hypothalamic disorder ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
hypertension General Evaluation ... ↑AIdo/↑PRA: Secondary ... Cushing, CAH, AMES, Liddle ... apnea, thyroid disease ... #workup #algorithm