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Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... Beta-Blockers ... peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
- ENDOCRINE: Hypothyroidism ... - TOX: beta-blockers ... THREATENING CAUSES & TREATMENT ... - Drugs (beta-blockers ... Electrolytes (hyperkalemia
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... : - Beta blocker ... tenderness Treatment ... : • Beta blockers
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
cause and suitable treatment ... glucocorticoids; treatment ... hyponatremia); treatment ... TS is based on beta-blockers ... gold standard treatment
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism ... and menses • Pathophysiology ... pump by excess thyroid ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... or high T3 • Treatment
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... bradycardia, AV blocks ... Combo of insulin + beta-agonist ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
Strategic Steps for Treatment ... adrenergic tone: Beta-blocker ... • Therapy to block ... peripheral conversion ... thyroidcrisis #beta-blocker