[Thyroid dysfunctions related to amiodarone. Prospective survey with 116 patients].
Thyroid hormones, TSH and antithyroid antibodies were prospectively controlled in 116 patients treated with amiodarone. Hypothyroidism occurred in 4 patients (3.7%) mainly early (average = 6 months). Hyperthyroidism was seen among 13 patients (11.9%) and its prevalence was proportional to therapy duration.
Wemeau
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Service de clinique médicale, USN A-CHRU, Lille.
Bauters
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C
Coviaux
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R
Anouilh
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A
Maillez
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T
D'herbomez
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M
Devemy
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F
Decoulx
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000638:Amiodarone
Dysfonctions thyroïdiennes liées à l'amiodarone. Enquête prospective chez 116 sujets.