Why the study?
Does amiodarone treatment cause hyperthyroidism?
Does amiodarone treatment cause hyperthyroidism?
Amiodarone treatment can induce hyperthyroidism, ranging from asymptomatic laboratory abnormalities to severe thyrotoxicosis, highlighting the need for thyroid function monitoring.
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Amiodarone may induce thyroid dysfunction from mild to severe; case series leave open incidence and optimal monitoring protocols.
Keidar et al. (1980) studied this question.
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