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Atrial Arrhythmia: A Rare Presentation of Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia, and transient episodes of acute proximal muscle weakness. Incidence of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is more common in Asian men and extremely rare in blacks. The basic mechanism includes thyrotoxicosis-induced hypokalemia leading to muscle weakness associated with respiratory insufficiency and fatal arrhythmias. We present a rare case of atrial arrhythmia as the initial presentation of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis.

Source: Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology

DOI: 10.1177/26324636241307427

Authors: Rakesh Chowdary Kotaru, Suresh Kumar Paidi

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405889343

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