Rare case of Torsades de Pointes in severe hypothyroidism: literature review and challenges in management
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DOI: 10.1186/s12245-022-00417-5
Abstract: Background Hypothyroidism can manifest as several important cardiac abnormalities. There are few reports of ventricular dysrhythmias (VDs) in hypothyroidism. We described a rare case of VDs in severe hypothyroidism and reviewed the literature behind its… read more here.
Keywords: hypothyroidism; rare case; severe hypothyroidism; literature ... See more keywords
Switching from the tablet to the powder formulation of levothyroxine corrects severe hypothyroidism in a patient with lactose intolerance.
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DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej21-0656
Abstract: We describe a case of a 38-year-old woman who, after radioactive iodine therapy for Graves' disease, developed severe hypothyroidism despite receiving a high dose of levothyroxine (L-T4) tablet as replacement therapy. Her thyroid stimulating hormone… read more here.
Keywords: powder formulation; tablet; patient; hypothyroidism patient ... See more keywords