Cardiovascular manifestations of thyroid storm: a case report.
We present a case of thyroid storm manifesting as supraventricular tachycardia with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Our patient presented with severe cardiopulmonary symptoms (tachycardia, respiratory distress, and pulmonary edema) refractory to standard medical treatment. When the diagnosis of thyroid storm was made and proper treatment initiated, our patient had a prompt and appropriate response.
Wald
David A
DA
Department of Emergency Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Jones Hall 10th Floor, Ontario Street & Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
Silver
Allison
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D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008875:Middle Aged; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000209:etiology*; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D011441:Propylthiouracil