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Chapter 1

Thyroid physiology

In order to understand thyroid dysfunction, you need to understand normal thyroid structure and function—here we review normal thyroid hormone production, metabolism, and actions.
7 Lessons
8:03 min
Thyroid physiology intro
0:12 min
Appreciating thyroid anatomy
1:39 min
Grasping thyroid hormone production
1:33 min
Comprehending thyroid hormone metabolism
1:35 min
Unraveling thyroid hormone function
1:20 min
Making sense of thyroid hormone regulation
1:44 min
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Chapter 2

Thyroid lab assays

In this chapter, you will learn all about the different techniques used to measure thyroid hormone and TSH, so that you know which tests to order and when to suspect interference.
7 Lessons
13:28 min
Thyroid lab assays intro
0:24 min
Mastering TSH assays
2:27 min
Evaluating total thyroid hormone levels
2:12 min
Measuring thyroid binding proteins
2:52 min
Assessing free hormone levels
3:28 min
Identifying assay interference
2:05 min
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Chapter 3

Thyroid imaging

Thyroid imaging is an important tool in diagnosing thyroid abnormalities. In this chapter, you will learn how to use ultrasound and nuclear medicine to evaluate the thyroid gland.
6 Lessons
10:11 min
Thyroid imaging intro
0:15 min
Mastering radioactive iodine (RAI) imaging
1:35 min
Interpreting an RAI uptake and scan
2:05 min
Interpreting a normal thyroid ultrasound
3:22 min
Recognizing abnormalities on a thyroid ultrasound
2:54 min
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Chapter 4

Hyperthyroidism

Here, you will learn about the different causes of hyperthyroidism so you can accurately identify patients with a hyperfunctioning thyroid and select the most appropriate treatment.
8 Lessons
9:54 min
Hyperthyroidism intro
0:17 min
Recognizing the clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism
0:59 min
Identifying the causes of primary hyperthyroidism
2:09 min
Diagnosing Graves' disease
1:31 min
Diagnosing autonomous nodules
1:19 min
Diagnosing thyroiditis
1:52 min
Understanding the causes of secondary hyperthyroidism
1:47 min
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Chapter 5

Hypothyroidism

In this chapter, you will learn the clinical presentation and appropriate steps in diagnosis of the various causes of hypothyroidism so you can effectively help these patients.
7 Lessons
7:35 min
Hypothyroidism intro
0:14 min
Recognizing the clinical presentation of hypothyroidism
0:48 min
Interpreting lab values in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism
1:07 min
Understanding the development of hypothyroidism
2:23 min
Identifying iatrogenic causes of hypothyroidism
1:23 min
Detecting secondary hypothyroidism
1:40 min
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Chapter 6

Treating thyroid disease

Once you diagnose a patient with thyroid dysfunction, you need to select the best medication to treat their underlying disorder; these lessons will help you make that decision.
7 Lessons
9:22 min
Treating thyroid disease intro
0:12 min
Selecting the appropriate treatment for hyperthyroidism
1:22 min
Using thionamides
1:35 min
Using radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation
2:07 min
Recognizing when surgery is needed
2:25 min
Selecting the appropriate treatment for hypothyroidism
1:41 min
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Chapter 7

Other causes of abnormal thyroid lab values

Sometimes patients have thyroid lab abnormalities but do not have underlying thyroid disease. Here, you will learn how to spot these abnormalities and what to do about them.
8 Lessons
10:51 min
Other causes of abnormal thyroid lab values intro
0:23 min
Diagnosing non-thyroidal illness
2:21 min
Identifying subclinical hypothyroidism
1:54 min
Recognizing subclinical hyperthyroidism
1:43 min
Managing thyroid hormone resistance
1:38 min
Checking for drug interference
1:12 min
Grasping the importance of iodine
1:40 min
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Chapter 8

Amiodarone

Amiodarone is a commonly used cardiac medication that can affect thyroid function. Learn what to expect and how to manage the thyroid dysfunction that may develop.
9 Lessons
13:01 min
Amiodarone intro
0:22 min
Mastering amiodarone basics
1:19 min
Explaining the effects of amiodarone
1:28 min
Recognizing changes due to amiodarone therapy
1:40 min
Identifying patients at risk for amiodrone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH)
1:41 min
Unraveling amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis
2:08 min
Diagnosing amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT)
2:31 min
Treating amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT)
1:52 min
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Chapter 9

The thyroid and pregnancy

Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman. Here, we explain how pregnancy can affect thyroid function, and teach you how to interpret thyroid tests in your pregnant patients.
6 Lessons
7:18 min
The thyroid and pregnancy intro
0:18 min
Recognizing the need for increased thyroid hormone
2:01 min
Examining abnormal thyroid function tests
2:29 min
Interpreting thyroid lab values during pregnancy
1:55 min
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Thyroid Disease Masterclass outro
0:35 min
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