Key result
Prior hyperthyroidism shows no link to increased thromboembolism or death in ED patients with AF.
Why the study?
Does a previous history of hyperthyroidism increase the risk of thromboembolism and death in emergency department patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does a previous history of hyperthyroidism increase the risk of thromboembolism and death in emergency department patients with atrial fibrillation?
A prior history of hyperthyroidism in patients with atrial fibrillation does not independently increase the 1-year risk of thromboembolism or death, supporting the use of standard risk scores like CHA2DS2-VASc for anticoagulation decisions.
Prior hyperthyroidism was not associated with higher thromboembolism or death in ED AF; leaves open whether CHA2DS2-VASc needs adjustment.
Dear Editor, Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) and is a major risk factor for thromboembolic events. The clinical decision for anticoagulation is guided by risk scoring systems that include factors such as age, sex and comorbidities.1,2 AF can sometimes occur in patients with active hyperthyroidism, but because the condition
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Chan et al. (2022) studied this question. A previous history of hyperthyroidism in emergency department patients with atrial fibrillation does not increase the risk of thromboembolism and death.
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