BRADYARRHYTMIA AS A PRESENTING FEATURE OF SUBCLINICAL HYPERTHYROIDISM-A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
N.S.Neki,* Gurpal Singh Sachdeva, Chandandeep, Husanpal, Harpreet Kaur, Amandeep Singh, Parminderpal Singh
ABSTRACT
Subclinical hyperthyroidism appears to be a common disorder. It may be caused by exogenous or endogenous factors: excessive TSH suppressive therapy with L-thyroxine (L-T4) for benign thyroid nodular disease, differentiated thyroid cancer, or hormone over-replacement in patients with hypothyroidism are the most frequent causes. Consistent evidence indicates that ‘subclinical’ hyperthyroidism reduces the quality of life, affecting both the psycho and somatic components of well-being, and produces relevant signs and symptoms of excessive thyroid hormone action, often mimicking adrenergic overactivity.
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