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Possible involvement of hypothyroidism as a cause of lithium-induced sinus node dysfunction

T Numata1, H Abe, T Terao

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.

Summary

Lithium therapy can cause sinus node dysfunction, even at therapeutic levels. Hypothyroidism may be a key factor, as thyroid function impacts lithium-induced heart rhythm issues.

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