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Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
triiodothyronine or free thyroxine ... sequestrant #Thyroidstorm ... triiodothyronine #thyroxine
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
are high-dose L-thyroxine ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
#Thyroxine and the Heart
#Cardiovascular Effects of Hyperthyroidism
#Thyroxine and the
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
endocrinology #thyroidstorm
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Uptake • Free Thyroxine
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
• Exogenous thyroxine
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidStorm
Urine Microscopy - Kidney Stones and Crystals 

Uric Acid, Cystine, Hippurate, Cloth Fiber, Tyrosine, CaOx, CaP,
, Cloth Fiber, Tyrosine