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Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Hypothyroidism is a clinical ... hormones, with varied clinical ... by the delayed uptake ... Hypothyroidism #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Radionucleotide Uptake ... Reduced uptake ... Generalized increased uptake ... Focal increased uptake ... #radionuclide #uptake
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
radioactive iodine uptake ... areas of increased uptake ... by suppressed uptake ... focal increased uptake ... by suppressed uptake
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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consider radioiodine uptake ... Clinical Presentation ... Methimazole/PTU (take ... Radioactive iodine (take
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
following poor intake ... Update: See https
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Normal Radioiodine Uptake ... Low Radioiodine Uptake
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Decreased GI Uptake ... - Poor dietary intake
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
following poor intake ... Chvostek #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Free T3 • T3 Uptake
Normal Hemodynamic Cardiac Parameters

Central Venous Pressure 

Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure 

Cardiac Index 

Stroke Index 

Systemic Vascular
Delivery Oxygen Uptake