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ea0011p779 | Thyroid | ECE2006

Thyroid function in patients with atrial fibrillation

Bystrova TV , Troshina EA , Abdulchabirova FM , Panchenkova LA

Background: Thyrotoxicosis is a common disorder with a prevalence of 3% in females and 0.3% in males in iodine replete areas. The prevalence may be higher in areas of iodine deficiency. It is known to induce many cardiovascular effects. The most important complication of thyrotoxicosis is atrial fibrillation. We aimed to assess thyroid function in patients with atrial fibrillation and determine the frequency of thyrotoxicosis in this group.Methods: We st...