| Autor: |
Shubam Garg, Anurag Rawat, Seema Rawat |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 81-82 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2468-600X |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ihjccr.2023.07.003 |
| Popis: |
Hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), an infrequent yet fatal complication. It leads to a drop in the levels of serum potassium which in turn causes episodes of muscle weakness. This condition is exceptionally associated with respiratory insufficiency and arrhythmias, making it fatal. We present a rare case of a young male presenting with quadriparesis and ventricular tachycardia. A thorough laboratory work confirmed diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis and hypokalemia. This case further strengthens that recognition of TPP well before time is critical for early initiation of treatment. |
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