Hypothyroidism

Intent of Program

Clinical Evaluation of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism - Signs and Symptoms Classic Teaching

Cutaneous Manifestations of Hypothyroidism

Frequency of Cutaneous Findings in Hypothyroidism*

Cutaneous Histology in Hypothyroidism

Faces of Clinical Hypothyroidism

Another Hypothyroid Face

Neuromuscular System in Hypothyroidism

Delayed Deep Tendon Reflex in Hypothyroidism

Neuropsychiatric System in Hypothyroidism

Respiratory System in Hypothyroidism

Cardiac System in Hypothyroidism

Chest X-Ray in Hypothyroidism

Pericardial Effusion in Hypothyroidism

Catecholamines in Hypothyroidism

Gastrointestinal System in Hypothyroidism

Celiac Disease in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Myxedema Megacolon

Hematologic System in Hypothyroidism

Renal System and Electrolytes in Hypothyroidism

Reproductive System in Hypothyroidism

Metabolic Changes in Hypothyroidism

Metabolic Changes in Hypothyroidism

Hyperhomocysteinemia in Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism in the Elderly

Frequency of Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Young and Elderly Patients*

Yield of Hypothyroidism in Symptomatic Primary Care Patients

Case Presentations

Case 1

Case 2

Summary Two Cases of Hypothyroidism with Illustrating the Difficulty in Diagnosis

Circumstances That Predict a High Risk of Hypothyroidism

Drug-Induced Hypothyroidism

Increased Diagnostic Sensitivity

Case 3

Definition of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Subclinical Hypothyroidism is Common

Hypothyroidism Type and Frequency of Presentation

Relationship Between TSH and FT4

Free T4 Determines Degree of Hypothyroidism

Euthyroid Hypothyroxinemia Decreased Free T4

Euthyroid Hypothyroxinemia Decreased Free T4

Euthyroid Hypothyroxinemia Decreased Thyroxine Binding Globulin

Euthyroid Hypothyroxinemia Decreased Thyroxine Binding Globulin

Pathophysiology of Low Free T4 in Sepsis

Relationship of Serum T3 to IL-6, TNFa and Cortisol in Nonthyroidal Illness Syndrome*

Interpretation of Symptoms in Subclinical Hypothyroidism

The Dilemma of Symptoms in Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Reasons to Treat

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Do you Treat an Elevated TSH Level?

Effects of Therapy on Clinical Hypothyroidism

American College of Physicians Position Paper on Screening for Thyroid Disease (hypothyroidism)*

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Effect of L-Thyroxine Therapy Upon Symptoms

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Effect of L-Thyroxine Therapy Upon Symptoms

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Skeletal Muscle Abnormalities

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Metabolic Abnormalities

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Metabolic Abnormalities

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Cardiac Abnormalities

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Miscellaneous Abnormalities

Summary of Effects of Therapy on Lipids, Atherogenesis, and Ocular Changes

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Progression to Overt Hypothyroidism

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Progression to Overt Hypothyroidism

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Progression to Overt Hypothyroidism

Progression of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Thyroid Hormone Therapy Prevents Progression of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Some Patients’ Choice of the Best Thyroid Hormone Preparation

Factors Modifying Dosage of l-Thyroxine in Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Relationship of Age to Replacement Dose of L-thyroxine for Hypothyroidism