Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis

摘要: Hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis are hypermetabolic conditions that cause significant morbidity mortality. The diagnosis can be difficult because symptoms mimic many other disease states leading to inaccurate or untimely diagnoses management. Thyroid storm is the most severe form of thyrotoxicosis, hallmarked by altered sensorium, and, if untreated, associated with should considered in differential any patient presenting mental status. emergency medicine physician who rapidly recognize identify precipitating event, appropriately comprehensively begin medical management, facilitate disposition will undoubtedly save a life.