Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 โ€ข Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... anti-motility agents ... Workup #Management #Algorithm ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... Step 3) Differentiate ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 โ€ข Adults โ€“ enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... pituitary gland and ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
classical method and ... essentially the same tests ... cerebral salt wasting ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Solid Organ Transplant - Diarrhea - Diagnostic and Workup Algorithm
1st Tier Microbiologic Testing: CDiff (stool), CMV
Workup Algorithm ... Microbiologic Testing ... stool), Breath test ... anti-motility agents ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isnโ€™t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Best to have an ... #Polycythemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... tuberculosis skin test ... positive first-tier testing ... anti-inflammatory agents ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm