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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
AI; >17 rules this ... AI Measure ACTH ... High = primary AI ... - Low = secondary ... or tertiary AI
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
specificity for AI ... > 15 excludes AI ... have diagnosed AI ... AI (by looking ... - Low ACTH is
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
(Secondary): • ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... Surgery, Radiation, Medication ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
disease (rare), and drugs ... AI, hyponatremia ... diagnostic of AI ... least 18 excludes AI ... diagnostic of AI
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, RTA Type IV, AI ... levels, Cortisol+ACTH ... acidosis) • Low ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K