Thyrotoxicosis is a well-documented and studied complication of treatment with amiodarone, but little has been written about the risks and treatment of recurrent thyrotoxicosis upon re-exposure to ...
For example, despite iopanoic acid therapy for type II AIT, the thyrotoxicosis lasts on average ... [2] If, and when, amiodarone therapy should be stopped during AIT is debated.
The incidence of type 2 amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) is increasing. A new study provides evidence that glucocorticoid therapy is safe, effective and associated with prompt restoration ...
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