Ventricular tachycardia secondary to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.06.005
Abstract: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening entity, which is characterized by sudden onset of muscle weakness and can in exceptional cases be associated with more severe symptoms, such as severe hypokalemia.… read more here.
Keywords: periodic paralysis; ventricular tachycardia; tachycardia secondary; thyrotoxic periodic ... See more keywords
Unique Presentation of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis With Urticarial Dermographia.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac342
Abstract: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an acute complication of hyperthyroidism. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is treatable, and the management consists of potassium correction, beta-blockers, and antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy. While TPP is well described in the… read more here.
Keywords: paralysis; periodic paralysis; urticarial dermographia; tpp ... See more keywords
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP): assessment in the emergency department
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245830
Abstract: A male patient aged in his early twenties presented to the emergency department (ED) with quadriparesis. He was ordinarily fit and well and had exercised and eaten a carbohydrate rich meal the evening before. His… read more here.
Keywords: paralysis tpp; emergency department; paralysis; periodic paralysis ... See more keywords
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Causing Back Pain and Leg Weakness: An Unusual Presentation of Hyperthyroidism
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/6622658
Abstract: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare muscular disorder, characterized by muscle weakness and hypokalemia triggered by thyrotoxicosis. In Asian populations, 2% of patients with thyrotoxicosis are affected, compared to only 0.1–0.2% of non-Asians. The… read more here.
Keywords: periodic paralysis; thyrotoxicosis; weakness; thyrotoxic periodic ... See more keywords
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis presenting in an African-American teenage male: case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13633-020-00077-3
Abstract: Background Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism and is associated with hypokalemia and muscle paralysis. This condition is most commonly seen in Asian men. Case presentation We report on a 14-year-old African… read more here.
Keywords: periodic paralysis; case; thyrotoxic periodic; paralysis ... See more keywords
Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Electrocardiography for Early Diagnosis of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab120
Abstract: Abstract Context Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) characterized by acute weakness, hypokalemia, and hyperthyroidism is a medical emergency with a great challenge in early diagnosis since most TPP patients do not have overt symptoms. Objective This… read more here.
Keywords: periodic paralysis; diagnosis; ecg; early diagnosis ... See more keywords
A rare case of hypokalemic ventricular tachycardia in a patient with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
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DOI: 10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_39_17
Abstract: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a potentially fatal complication of hyperthyroidism, characterized by recurrent muscle paralysis and hypokalemia. We present a case of a 32-year-old apparently healthy male patient, who presented with acute paraparesis associated… read more here.
Keywords: thyrotoxic periodic; paralysis; case; ventricular tachycardia ... See more keywords