| Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis complicated by near-fatal ventricular arrhythmias. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15678291 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 35-year-old Chinese man presented with acute thyrotoxic periodic paralysis complicated by near-fatal cardiac arrhythmias due to persistent hypokalaemia, despite maximum potassium supplementation. He was eventually resuscitated with external cadioversion. In this unusual case of severe refractory hypokalaemia leading to ventricular fibrillation in a patient with underlying thyrotoxicosis, the potential dangers concerning the use of dextrose infusion and beta-adrenergic agent for resuscitation are highlighted. |
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Authors:
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K C Loh; L Pinheiro; K S Ng |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 46 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2005 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-28 Completed Date: 2005-09-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Loh Keh Chuan Diabetes Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510. lohkc@endocrinology.com.sg |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Antithyroid Agents / administration & dosage Glucose / adverse effects Humans Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis / drug therapy, etiology* Male Propylthiouracil / administration & dosage Sweetening Agents / adverse effects Thyrotoxicosis / complications*, drug therapy Ventricular Fibrillation / drug therapy, etiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antithyroid Agents; 0/Sweetening Agents; 50-99-7/Glucose; 51-52-5/Propylthiouracil |
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