Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Testing Common ... Oral sodium loading ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #Differential
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... critical illness, and ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acid → renal salt wasting ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... of Hyporeflexia and ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... Hyperreflexia #Testing ... #Causes #differential
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
True Hyponatremia Differential ... Algorithm Instead ... acid: - Urine sodium ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... & desmopressin test ... @ASanchez_PS and ... #Sodium #nephrology
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Antenatal #Visits #Testing
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Cerebral salt wasting ... Endocrinopathies - Hypothyroidism ... potomania - “Tea and ... Table #Causes #Sodium