Thyroid Disease Masterclass

Endocrinology

Video course

by Tracy Tylee, MD

Using simple illustrations and elegant animations, we review the pathophysiology of thyroid dysfunction, discuss the interpretation of thyroid tests, explain how pregnancy and certain medications can alter thyroid function, and evaluate the best treatment options—this course will prepare you to confidently assess and effectively manage patients with thyroid disease.

1h 30m

9 Quizzes

3 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Explain the relationship between TSH and thyroid hormone levels
Differentiate between causes of thyroid disease based on lab values
Describe the underlying causes of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Determine the appropriate treatment for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Interpret radioiodine uptake and scan results
Recognize normal and abnormal thyroid glands on ultrasound
Interpret thyroid lab values in the pregnant patient
List medications that can affect thyroid function tests

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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.

6 lessons

Thyroid physiology intro

Appreciating thyroid anatomy

Grasping thyroid hormone production

Comprehending thyroid hormone metabolism

Unraveling thyroid hormone function

Making sense of thyroid hormone regulation

Thyroid physiology quiz

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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.

6 lessons

14m

Thyroid lab assays intro

Mastering TSH assays

Evaluating total thyroid hormone levels

Measuring thyroid binding proteins

Assessing free hormone levels

Identifying assay interference

Thyroid lab assays quiz

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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.

5 lessons

11m

Thyroid imaging intro

Mastering radioactive iodine (RAI) imaging

Interpreting an RAI uptake and scan

Interpreting a normal thyroid ultrasound

Recognizing abnormalities on a thyroid ultrasound

Thyroid imaging quiz

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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.

7 lessons

10m

Hyperthyroidism intro

Recognizing the clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism

Identifying the causes of primary hyperthyroidism

Diagnosing Graves' disease

Diagnosing autonomous nodules

Diagnosing thyroiditis

Understanding the causes of secondary hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism quiz

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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.

6 lessons

Hypothyroidism intro

Recognizing the clinical presentation of hypothyroidism

Interpreting lab values in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism

Understanding the development of hypothyroidism

Identifying iatrogenic causes of hypothyroidism

Detecting secondary hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism quiz

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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.

6 lessons

10m

Treating thyroid disease intro

Selecting the appropriate treatment for hyperthyroidism

Using thionamides

Using radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation

Recognizing when surgery is needed

Selecting the appropriate treatment for hypothyroidism

Treating thyroid disease quiz

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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.

7 lessons

11m

Other causes of abnormal thyroid lab values intro

Diagnosing non-thyroidal illness

Identifying subclinical hypothyroidism

Recognizing subclinical hyperthyroidism

Managing thyroid hormone resistance

Checking for drug interference

Grasping the importance of iodine

Other causes of abnormal thyroid lab values quiz

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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.

8 lessons

14m

Amiodarone intro

Mastering amiodarone basics

Explaining the effects of amiodarone

Recognizing changes due to amiodarone therapy

Identifying patients at risk for amiodrone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH)

Unraveling amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis

Diagnosing amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT)

Treating amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT)

Amiodarone quiz

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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.

5 lessons

The thyroid and pregnancy intro

Recognizing the need for increased thyroid hormone

Examining abnormal thyroid function tests

Interpreting thyroid lab values during pregnancy

The thyroid and pregnancy quiz

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Thyroid Disease Masterclass outro

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Teachers of this course

Tracy Tylee, MD

Tracy is an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Washington, and Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship Program.

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Nora Drenaline

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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Thyroid physiology

Thyroid lab assays

Thyroid imaging

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Treating thyroid disease

Other causes of abnormal thyroid lab values

Amiodarone

The thyroid and pregnancy

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners