TY - JOUR T1 - Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 624 LP - 631 VL - 70 IS - 7 AU - Gustavo A. Cardenas AU - José M. Cabral AU - Camilo A. Leslie Y1 - 2003/07/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/7/624.abstract N2 - 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. ER -