RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 624
OP 631
VO 70
IS 7
A1 Gustavo A. Cardenas
A1 José M. Cabral
A1 Camilo A. Leslie
YR 2003
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/7/624.abstract
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.