alpha-Agonists and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most effective agents for treating neurocardiogenic syncope. Patients with orthostatic syncope require aggressive hydration and a workup for autonomic insufficiency and, in selected patients, adrenal insufficien...
Because primary adrenal insufficiency has numerous causes, the workup must be directed at the clinical findings. Autoimmune disease and infectious etiologies are the 2 predominant causes; therefore, a workup for adrenal antibodies and tuberculosis should be part of the initial diagnostic evaluation. ...
For example, a morning cortisol level determination and/or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation testing should be performed if adrenal insufficiency is suspected. See a diagnostic algorithm for hypoglycemia below. Diagnostic algorithm. A systematic approach is often required to establish the true...
Since the discovery of the beneficial effects of adrenocortical extracts for treating adrenal insufficiency more than 80 years ago, glucocorticoids and the... AJ Rose,A Vegiopoulos,S Herzig - 《J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol》 被引量: 147发表: 2010年 Adrenocortical Carcinoma - Improving Patient Care...
Reserve enzyme analysis for atypical cases or cases yielding equivocal results by other methods. Electrolytes and, possibly, cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be useful in ruling out adrenal insufficiency. Next: Imaging Studies What to Read Next on Medscape Related Conditions and Di...
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