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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Hyperthyroid
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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Hyperthyroid
by tamos, Aug 20, 2006 12:00AM
First of all thanks for taking my question. Two weeks ago I woke up early one morning feeling shakey, nervous, a tad short of breath and a bit disoriented. My heart was pounding and beating fast. I ended up going to the ER the heart rate there was 280 bpm. It resulted in atrial fibrilation and that ended up in a small stroke. (No paralyses, memory loss anything.) I was diagnosed hyperthyroid because of Graves disease. My question is this: Is it really possible that the hypethyroid would have caused the atrial fibrilation? and could there be any residual effects on the heart? I really did not have severe symptoms before this. I am on 10mg of methimazole once a day and 100mg of toprolXL twice a day. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks Bunches.
Tamos
Tamos
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 21, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 21, 2006 12:00AM
Absolutely -- a-fib is one of the main reasons we treat HYPER (and avoid over-treating HYPO). The heart muscle (if damaged) will recover from the effects of hyperthyroidism once you are treated. The only strange thing about your history is the sudden onset of symptoms -- I have seen this with hyperthyroidism, but usually it's a gradual/steady increase.
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