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  2. ACTH stimulation test - Wikipedia

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    The ACTH test (also called the cosyntropin, tetracosactide, or Synacthen test) is a medical test usually requested and interpreted by endocrinologists to assess the functioning of the adrenal glands' stress response by measuring the adrenal response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH; corticotropin) or another corticotropic agent such as tetracosactide (cosyntropin, tetracosactrin; Synacthen ...

  3. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs - Wikipedia

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    One major diagnostic criterion is abnormally decreased post-ACTH plasma cortisol. Normal plasma cortisol after ACTH stimulation rules out adrenal insufficiency. [21] [22] [23] The only accurate test for hypoadrenocorticism is an ACTH stimulation test; however, any administration of a steroid other than dexamethasone will invalidate this test.

  4. Dexamethasone suppression test - Wikipedia

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    Low-dose and high-dose variations of the test exist. [4] The test is given at low (usually 1–2 mg) and high (8 mg) doses of dexamethasone, and the levels of cortisol are measured to obtain the results. [5] A low dose of dexamethasone suppresses cortisol in individuals with no pathology in endogenous cortisol production.

  5. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    A study of 66 dogs with Cushing's found 91% of dogs to have either polyuria or polydipsia, 79% to have polyphagia, and 77% to have alopecia. [ 4 ] Signs of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion that accompany the rapidly progressing physical changes are high plasma levels of adrenocorticotropic hormones and cortisol alongside hypokalaemia .

  6. Adrenal insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    To determine the origin of dysfunction, the ACTH stimulation test is the best initial test as it can differentiate between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency. [2] If cortisol levels remain low following ACTH stimulation, then the diagnosis is primary adrenal insufficiency. [2]

  7. Veterinarian Sheds Light on 5 Surprising Pet Health Issues ...

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    Some dogs are okay with having their teeth brushed, while others (like my dog) hate it. If your dog isn't a fan, there are some other things you can do to help keep their teeth clean.

  8. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (medication) - Wikipedia

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    Adrenocorticotropic hormone is used as a medication and as diagnostic agent in the ACTH stimulation test. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] : 316, 1165 [ 3 ] : 84, 271 The form that is purified from pig pituitary glands is known as corticotropin [ 1 ] [ 2 ] : 316 is a medication and naturally occurring polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior ...

  9. Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency - Wikipedia

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    A low-dose ACTH stimulation test has been suggested as a sensitive test for secondary adrenal insufficiency diagnosis. [10] When compared to insulin tolerance testing [11] and the high-dose ACTH test, this test allows for a more accurate identification of patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency. [12]