The Incidence and Risk of Inducing Hyperthyroidism Following Amiodarone Treatment

The Incidence and Risk of Inducing Hyperthyroidism Following Amiodarone Treatment

Introduction: Amiodarone, a frequently used antiarrhythmic drug in cardiology, is very efficient in the treatment of ventricular and supraventricular tachiarrithmyas. The iodine content of amiodarone is 39%. Its chemical structure is similar to tyrosine. It is estimated that 1-23% of patients treate...

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Main Authors: Cozlea D L, Farcas D M, Keresztesi A A, Silivastru I, Cozlea L, Carașca E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2013-06-01
Series:Acta Medica Marisiensis
Subjects:
hyperthyroidism
amiodarone
newcastle index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2013-0031

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https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2013-0031

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