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ea0065p395 | Thyroid | SFEBES2019

Thyroid dysfunction is common in hospitalised patients with pre-existing levothyroxine treated hypothyroidism

Torlinska Barbara , Coleman Jamie J , Boelaert Kristien

Background: Levothyroxine replacement for hypothyroidism is safe and effective but may be associated with reduced quality of life and serious adverse effects if administered inappropriately. We set out to investigate if thyroid hormone profiles in hospitalised patients on levothyroxine are similar to those in inpatients without pre-existing thyroid dysfunction.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in patients admitted for non-endocrine reasons to...