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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism ... effusion • hypertension ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... - Differential ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... ) • Hypothyroidism ... HTN #Cardiology #Differential
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Status (AMS) - Differential ... Pheochromocytoma • Hyperthyroidism ... Scleroderma renal crises ... encephalopathy #altered #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... Diffuse infiltration ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... - Differential ... RAS Metabolic Causes ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... Secondary #Nephrology #Differential
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes and Pathophysiology of Hypertension

#Causes #Pathophysiology #Hypertension #Primary #Essential #Secondary #Differential

** GrepMed Recommended Text: Guyton and
Causes and Pathophysiology ... of Hypertension ... #Causes #Pathophysiology ... #Hypertension # ... Essential #Secondary #Differential
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - Causes ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... with previously stable ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... #Differential #
Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
Occult Causes of ... cognitive response to hypotension ... primary therapy for hypotension ... - acidosis - hypothyroid ... #Vasopressors #Differential