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Alternative Title:
Med Clin North Am
Personal Author:
Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, Joanna ; Wartofsky, Leonard
Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, Joanna ; Wartofsky, Leonard Less -
Description:
This review presents current knowledge about the thyroid emergencies known as myxedema coma and thyrotoxic storm. Understanding the pathogenesis of these conditions, appropriate recognition of the clinical signs and symptoms, and their prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in optimizing survival.
Subject:
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Adrenergic Beta-Antagonists
Antithyroid Agents
Article
Coma
Diagnosis
Emergencies
Humans
Iodides
Management
Myxedema
Myxedema Coma
Thyroid Crisis
Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid Gland
Thyrotoxic Storm

Source:
Med Clin North Am. 96(2):385-403.
Pubmed ID:
22443982
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC6106779
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
U2G PS000658/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:a318fcd5916328fcd7bfaf191f375b46ffc340cd8b944f5a2c80bc421b4e47c0
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