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subclinical hyperthyroidism

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subclinical hyperthyroidism
A low serum TSH concentration in an asymptomatic person with normal serum thyroid hormone concentrations; SH is more common in older–> age 60 Pts, and detected by measuring TSH Etiology Solitary thyroid adenoma, multinodular goiter, subclinical Graves' disease Clinical A Fib, atrial premature contractions, ↑ pulse rate, ↑ left ventricular mass and contractility, osteoporosis Management Treatment may be unnecessary


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1) The recommendations include a requirement that all patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism should undergo periodic clinical and laboratory assessment to determine individual therapeutic options.
 
 
 
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