A case of ventricular tachycardia in a patient with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), an infrequent yet fatal complication. It leads to a drop in the levels of serum potassium which in turn causes episodes of muscle weakness. This condition is exceptionally associated with respiratory insufficiency and arrhythmias, maki...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-07-01
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| Series: | IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468600X23000397 |