Thyroid Crisis (Thyrotoxic Crisis)

06/01/2007 - "We describe three cases of thyroid storm who developed sudden cardiorespiratory arrest soon after the administration of propranolol orally. "
04/18/2000 - "Propanolol administration in a patient with thyroid storm."
12/01/1981 - "Although thyroid crisis did not occur in any patient, we cannot recommend the use of propranolol alone for the severely thyrotoxic patient."
05/01/1981 - "Propranolol in thyroid storm with simultaneous Addisonian crisis."
09/01/1980 - "In a group of 40 patients, including 10 severely thyrotoxic patients, who had the dosage of propranolol titrated objectively preoperatively to bring about a greater than 25% reduction in exercise heart rate at the end of a dosage interval, no case of thyroid storm was encountered. "

06/01/1986 - "On the other hand, because of certain pharmacologic factors, propylthiouracil should be used in selected situations, particularly in patients with "thyroid storm" and in pregnant or lactating women."
04/01/1984 - "Propylthiouracil in thyroid storm."
06/01/1954 - "Thyroid crisis subsequent to withdrawal of propylthiouracil."
10/01/1995 - "Rectal administration of iodide and propylthiouracil in the treatment of thyroid storm."
01/01/2015 - "A case of thyroid storm complicated by acute hepatitis due to propylthiouracil treatment."

01/01/2009 - "Dysphagia was restored completely with 2 months after intensive treatment with anti-thyroid agent, beta-blocker, potassium iodide and glucocorticoid for thyroid storm. "
07/01/2013 - "Concern about a possible thyroid crisis led us to administer thiamazole (MMI) and potassium iodide (KI), following which encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis (EDAS) of the left side was performed successfully. "
10/01/1995 - "We administered potassium iodide and propylthiouracil per rectum, in conjunction with intravenous dexamethasone and propranolol, for emergent treatment of a patient in thyroid storm with small bowel obstruction. "
08/01/1991 - "The clinical manifestations of thyroid storm promptly improved after treatment with large doses of propylthiouracil, potassium iodide, propranolol hydrochloride, and dexamethasone. "

02/01/1987 - "These symptoms were abolished by the administration of small doses of metoprolol, and no case of thyroid storm occurred. "
07/01/1990 - "Ten patients in group I (10.5%) and six patients in group II (11.4%) observed hyperthyroid manifestations in the immediate postoperative period, eliminated by the administration of the propranolol/metoprolol, and no case of thyroid storm occurred. "
06/01/2012 - "After turning to Burch and Wartofsky's scoring system, we finally diagnosed thyrotoxic crisis and then prescribed several agents for emergency treatment, including propylthiouracil, metoprolol tartrate, and hydrocortisone. "
01/01/2015 - "Laboratory findings confirmed thyroid storm and treatment began with intravenous hydrocortisone, methimazole, metoprolol, amiodarone and iodine drops. "

08/01/1991 - "We conclude that dexamethasone was an important adjunct for treating thyroid storm and was effective mainly by reducing peripheral triiodothyronine production."
10/01/1995 - "We administered potassium iodide and propylthiouracil per rectum, in conjunction with intravenous dexamethasone and propranolol, for emergent treatment of a patient in thyroid storm with small bowel obstruction. "
08/01/1991 - "The clinical manifestations of thyroid storm promptly improved after treatment with large doses of propylthiouracil, potassium iodide, propranolol hydrochloride, and dexamethasone. "

05/01/2004 - "This case study covers an aspirin overdose causing thyroid storm that was treated successfully with hemodialysis."
05/01/2004 - "Thyroid storm induced by aspirin intoxication and the effect of hemodialysis: a case report."

01/01/2014 - "Although thyroid storm after thyroid ablation is rare, the significant morbidity and potential mortality of pediatric thyroid storm warrant further studies to determine if children with markedly elevated thyroid hormone concentrations at diagnosis should receive prolonged pretreatment with anti-thyroid drugs. "
07/01/2013 - "The administration of iodinated contrast medium may lead to excess free thyroid hormone release and cause thyroid storm. "
11/01/2010 - "The patient was diagnosed as having developed the complication of thyroid storm in the absence of marked elevation of the thyroid hormone levels, because of the potential hepatic and cardiac dysfunctions caused by heavy alcohol drinking. "
07/01/2007 - "Thyroid storm is a syndrome described in human medicine to define a multisystemic disorder resulting from organ exposure to excessive levels of thyroid hormone. "
12/01/2006 - "Treatment of thyroid storm involves decreasing new hormone synthesis, inhibiting the release of thyroid hormone, and blocking the peripheral effects of thyroid hormone. "

01/01/2015 - "We report a case of thyroid storm caused by consuming a Chinese herb contaminated with thyroid hormones. "
01/01/2015 - "Thyroid storm caused by a chinese herb contaminated with thyroid hormones."
08/01/2013 - "This finding was, under the circumstances, considered as suggestive of thyroid storm (TS), subsequently confirmed by thyroid hormones measurement. "
01/01/2005 - "The principles of thyroid storm treatments are: reduction of circulating TH's levels; inhibition of the peripheral effects of circulating thyroid hormones (TH); supportive care, in order to reverse systemic decompensation and treatment of the underlying precipitating event."
04/01/2013 - "Some of these patients usually have high levels of thyroid hormones or suffer thyroid crisis during chemotherapy. "

01/01/2015 - "This study describes the first reported case of ipilimumab-associated thyroid storm and implicates iopanoic acid as an alternative therapy for immune-mediated adverse effects. "
10/01/2003 - "Our results suggest that early total thyroidectomy should be considered as the method of choice for older, chronically ill patients with thyrotoxic storm complicated by cardiorespiratory and renal failure, especially if high-dose thionamide treatment, iopanoic acid, glucocorticoids, and intensive care fail to improve the patient's conditions within 12-24 hours."

07/01/1956 - "[Histochemical studies on nucleic acids in the liver in subjects deceased in postoperative thyroid crisis]."

08/01/2004 - "We report a 54-year-old female patient in whom thyroid storm was improved dramatically by plasma exchange. "
01/01/1982 - "The presented initial study could be a theoretical basis for a more effective therapy of thyroid storm by dialysis or plasma exchange methods."
12/01/2011 - "Role of plasma exchange in the thyroid storm."
01/01/1990 - "A case of thyroid storm is presented, successfully treated with a combination of antithyroidal drugs and plasma exchange. "
06/01/1984 - "Plasma exchange may be an effective therapy for thyrotoxic crisis and should be performed immediately if conventional therapy fails to improve the patient's condition."

10/15/1976 - "Continuous plasmapheresis with the IBM blood cell separator showed to be a successful therapy in a 26 year old patient with thyroid storm. "
01/01/2012 - "Surviving the storm: two cases of thyroid storm successfully treated with plasmapheresis."
02/01/2010 - "A 68-year-old female with thyrotoxic crisis refractory to conventional therapy underwent two sessions of plasmapheresis without clinical response. "
02/01/2010 - "Treatment of thyrotoxic crisis with plasmapheresis and single pass albumin dialysis: a case report."
11/09/1986 - "[Preoperative treatment of thyrotoxic crisis by intensive mechanical plasmapheresis]."

08/01/1986 - "Therefore the employment of these drugs may be useful in the treatment of patients with thyroid storm and those undergoing thyroidectomy."
01/01/2015 - "Thus, thyroidectomy is a potential therapeutic choice for cases of thyroid storm refractory to medical management."
01/01/2015 - "Thyroidectomy in a patient with thyroid storm: report of a case."
07/01/2014 - "Fearing a life-threatening thyroid storm, she agreed to have, while still hyperthyroid, total thyroidectomy. "
11/01/2013 - "Patients with rapidly progressing thyroid storm and FHF should be considered for total thyroidectomy and OLT."

04/01/2010 - "However, although a rare event, thyroid storm can still occur during the perioperative period. "
01/01/2009 - "Although both FT3 and FT4 levels remained above the normal limits in two of 11 patients, the signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis improved in all patients and no thyroid storm observed during the perioperative period. "
01/01/2011 - "It is also necessary to select the adequate medications and other therapeutic measures for prevention and treatment of possible complications in perioperative period, some of which are life-threatening (thyroid storm and mixedema coma)."
03/01/1998 - "Since open heart surgery may cause thyrotoxic crisis during the perioperative period in patients with hyperthyroidism, close monitoring and control are needed. "

06/01/2011 - "These resolved after treatment for thyroid storm was instituted. "
12/15/1977 - "[Modifications of T3, T4, TSH in thyrotoxic crisis and in thyrotoxic coma after treatment with I131]."
10/31/1969 - "Metastatizing thyroid carcinoma: evelopment of thyrotoxic crisis and behaviour of iodinated compounds in the blood after treatment with radioactive Iodine of functionally active metastases of the lungs."
08/01/1991 - "The clinical manifestations of thyroid storm promptly improved after treatment with large doses of propylthiouracil, potassium iodide, propranolol hydrochloride, and dexamethasone. "