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The elderly and thyrotoxicosis.

M E McMorrow

    AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
    |February 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Thyrotoxicosis in the elderly presents unique challenges due to atypical symptoms. Cardiovascular issues like atrial fibrillation are common, requiring specific treatment approaches for this vulnerable population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Geriatrics

    Background:

    • Thyrotoxicosis is an increasingly recognized issue in elderly patients.
    • Diagnosis is complicated by nonspecific and atypical clinical presentations in this demographic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and common manifestations of thyrotoxicosis in the elderly.
    • To outline appropriate management strategies and risks, including thyroid storm.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical manifestations and common etiologies of thyrotoxicosis in the elderly.
    • Discussion of treatment options including thioureas, beta-blockers, and radioactive iodine.
    • Emphasis on monitoring for predisposing factors of thyroid storm.

    Main Results:

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  • Toxic multinodular goiter and Graves' disease are the most frequent causes of hyperthyroidism in the elderly.
  • Cardiovascular symptoms, including palpitations, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure, are predominant.
  • Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure may show resistance to standard therapies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Elderly patients with thyrotoxicosis require careful monitoring due to atypical presentations and cardiovascular risks.
    • Treatment involves antithyroid medications, beta-blockers, and radioactive iodine, with specific considerations for thyroid storm management.
    • Prompt recognition and management of precipitating factors are crucial for elderly patients at risk of thyroid storm.