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correlates with decreased blood levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and low levels of T3. ... TSH 18 mU/ml. TSH 0.25 mU/ml. Hgb 13.8 g/dl. Hgb 11.0 g/dl. Answer: 1. Rationale: New-onset atrial fibrillation is a potential symptom of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5 mU/ml is considered high. ................
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