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Thyroid storm is a true endocrine emergency resulting from the vast overproduction of thyroid hormone leading to markedly increased metabolic demands affecting all organ systems. [1] This condition can be precipitated by medication non-compliance, prior illnesses, surgery and contracture of underlying infections. The cardiovascular implications include high output heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy and acute tachy-arrhythmias, which serve as the leading cause of mortality in thyroid storm. Burch-Wartofsky Point Score (BWPS) is frequently used to diagnose thyroid storm [2]. Early treatment in the emergency department has been shown to mitigate acute compromise of left ventricular function and augment clinical outcomes.
Publication Date
5-9-2024
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine
Recommended Citation
Hague J, Litman E, Smola K, Wallace A. Cardiac arrest in setting of thyroid storm. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.