Endocarditis Prophylaxis - University of Chicago

Thyroid Storm. Occurs in 1%; clinical diagnosis as lab studies can’t tell hyperthyroidism from storm; ?due to adrenergic . sensitivity, altered peripheral T3 response, free hormone; mortality untreated 90%, treated 10-15%; death usually due to cardiovascular collapse; may last 8-10/7, but average 3/7. Aetiology: ................
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