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

Radioactive iodine scan โ€“ get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 โ€ข 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:	
 โ€ข Gestational Age	
 โ€ข BP
 โ€ข Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... โ€ข HepB โ€ข HIV ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 โ€ข Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... salivary cortisol โ€ข Hypothyroidism ... โ€ข Hyperthyroidism ... Causes #Screening #Workup
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 ... for HIV, Chlamydia ... syndrome: โ€ข Fever
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 โ€ข Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: โ€ข ... 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
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 โ€ข CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Travelerโ€™ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... - burns - fevers ... โ€ข SIADH โ€ข hypothyroidism ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
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