title: [Amiodarone and the thyroid].
abstract: Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent among the I most powerful and the most frequently used for the control of recurrent ventricular tachycardia and the secondary prevention of recurrent atrial fibrillation. Its use is not without risk. Although highly effective, it may induce various, sometimes severe, side effects, particularly at the thyroid level.In patients receiving amiodarone, one can encounter biological changes without clinical repercussion. Some may present a true thyroid disease, either hyper- or hypothyroidism. In this literature review, we will see how to prevent, diagnose, and treat these complications,if required.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Brescia
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Benoit
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Betea
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Delvenne
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Hamoir
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Beckers
mesh_terms: D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000638:Amiodarone