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Management of Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Management of subclinical hyperthyroidism (low TSH and normal thyroid hormones) is controversial. Knowledge of its causes, clinical context and associated morbidity is required. It is recommended to follow six steps in exploration and treatment: 1) confirmation, 2) estimation of severity, 3) cause assessment, 4) study of complications, 5) balance whether treatment is needed and 6) if necessary,...
متن کاملmanagement of subclinical hyperthyroidism
the ideal approach for adequate management of subclinical hyperthyroidism (low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone [tsh] and normal thyroid hormone level) is a matter of intense debate among endocrinologists. the prevalence of low serum tsh levels ranges between 0.5% in children and 15% in the elderly population. mild subclinical hyperthyroidism is more common than severe subclinical hyperthy...
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Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined by low or undetectable serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, with normal free thyroxine and total or free triiodothyronine levels. It can be caused by increased endogenous production of thyroid hormone (as in Graves disease or toxic nodular goiter), administration of thyroid hormone for treatment of malignant thyroid disease, or unintentional excessive...
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www.aafp.org/afp AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 431 ness, and anxiety may be present). Atrial fibrillation may be the primary manifestation of subclinical hyperthyroidism in elderly patients. Physical examination will not reveal an enlarged thyroid gland in most patients. The pathophysiology of subclinical hyperthyroidism relates to the sensitivity of the pituitary gland to respond to minor elevatio...
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This Study was performed to evaluate the effect of atenolol on the serum concentration of TT4 and TT3 in subclinical hyperthyroid patients. Due to the i n s u fficient information about the effect of atenolol on serum level of these hormones, the aim of this research was to shade some light on the subject. Fifteen subclinical hyperthyroid patients entered this study. Each patient received ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0021-972X,1945-7197
DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-2409