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1
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What are the effects of T3/T4 on the CVS system?

A

Increases O2 consumption
Increases CO
Increases contractility
Increases cardiac mass

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What is the effect of T3/T4 on the liver?

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Increases protein synthesis

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What is the effect of T3/T4 on the kidney?

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Increases blood flow

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What other effects does T3/T4 have?

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Increases thermogenesis

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5
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What happens to the thyroid on swallowing?

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Moves

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6
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What happens to the thyroid on tongue protrusion?

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Nothing

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What is primary hyperthyroidism?

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Increased thyroid hormone production by the thyroid

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What causes primary hyperthyroidism?

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Graves disease
Toxic multinodular goitre
Thyroid adenoma
Subacute thyroiditis

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9
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What are the 3 features of Graves disease?

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Graves eye disease
Pretibial myxoedema
Acropachy

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What is Graves eye disease?

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Exopthalmos - appearance of protruding eye
Proctosis - protruding eyes (seen from above)
Lid lag

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What is the Von Graefe sign?

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Lid lag

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Why is there exopthalmos?

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Inflammatory response of the muscles and fat pad behind the eye

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13
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What are the risks of Graves eye disease?

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Corneal abrasion or ulceration

Due to reduced blinking

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14
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What is secondary hyperthyroidism?

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Increased TSH causing increased thyroid hormones

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What causes secondary hyperthyroidism?

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Pituitary tumour
Ectopic thyroid tissue
Exogenous iodine/T3/T4

Amiodarone

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16
Q

What is the pneumonic for hyperthryoidism symptoms?

A

Thyroidism

17
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What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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Tremor
Heart rate increased
Yawning (fatigue)
Restlessness
Oligomenorrhea
Intolerance to heat
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Sweating 
Muscle wasting / weight loss
18
Q

What is De Quervains thyroiditis?

A

Self limiting swelling of the thyroid caused by a viral infection

19
Q

What is the immediate management of hyperthyroidism?

A

B-blockers

To treat symptoms

20
Q

What is the management of hyperthyroidism?

A

Carbimazole
Radioiodine
Thyroidectomy

21
Q

What is a thyrotoxic storm?

A

Severe hyperthyroidism

22
Q

What are the symptoms of a thyrotoxic storm?

A 
Fever
Agitation 
Confusion 
Tachycardia
Thyroid bruit
23
Q

How do you manage a thyrotoxic storm?

A

IV fluids
Propanolol
Carbimazole
Hydrocortisone

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