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Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasTachycardiaAvoid HyperthermiaHypertensionLabile Blood Pressure

Pathophysiology

A hypermetabolic state from excess circulating thyroid hormone, most often from Graves disease, toxic nodular goiter , or thyroiditis. Clinically it produces tachycardia and atrial fibrillation ,...

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