PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Gustavo A. Cardenas
AU  - José M. Cabral
AU  - Camilo A. Leslie
TI  - Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
DP  - 2003 Jul 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - 624--631
VI  - 70
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/7/624.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/7/624.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2003 Jul 01; 70
AB  - Amiodarone causes thyrotoxicosis in 3% of US patients who use it. Two types of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis are recognized, designated type 1 and type 2, based on whether or not the patient had a preexisting thyroid disorder. Distinguishing between the two can be difficult, but it is important for providing appropriate therapy promptly.