Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... : Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 β€’ Gestational Age	
 β€’ BP
 β€’ Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... β€’ HepB β€’ HIV ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... salivary cortisol β€’ Hypothyroidism ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: β€’ ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Management #Algorithm
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
susceptibility testing ... the preferred test ... typically part of the workup ... β€’ Test all patients ... for HIV, Chlamydia
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... C3, C4 - Test for ... antibody, and HIV ... #glomerular #testing ... #workup #diagnosis
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Straight Leg Raise Test ... ASLR) The ASLR tests ... Pain (PGP) Testing ... #hip #pelvis #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk
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