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ea0011p795 | Thyroid | ECE2006

Prevalence of amiodarone-induce thyroid disorders in iodine deficiency region

Ismailov SI , Kayumova NL , Abdusalamova N

Uzbekistan is area of low dietary iodide intake (45.5% of population with iodide deficiency) and high goiter prevalence (more then 40%).Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of amiodarone-induce thyroid disorders among patients residence in iodine deficiency region.Patients and methods: We observed 46 patients with supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias, aged 53±12 years. The mean duration of ...