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Brannon L Inman1, Brit Long1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|February 8, 2026
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Hyperthyroidism ranges in severity, with thyroid storm being the most critical. Prompt resuscitation and addressing the cause are key for managing this life-threatening condition.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Hyperthyroidism presents a spectrum of severity, from subclinical cases to life-threatening thyroid storm.
  • Common symptoms include tachycardia, anxiety, altered mental status, gastrointestinal issues, and hyperthermia.
  • Thyroid storm, the most severe form, carries a high mortality rate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and management principles for hyperthyroidism, emphasizing thyroid storm.
  • To highlight the critical steps in managing thyroid storm, focusing on immediate resuscitation and etiological factors.
  • To underscore the importance of cardiac assessment in thyroid storm management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and management strategies for hyperthyroidism.
Keywords:
Endocrine emergencyHyperthyroidismTSHThyroglobulinThyroid stormThyrotoxicosis

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  • Analysis of stepwise treatment protocols for thyroid storm.
  • Emphasis on hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring in critical hyperthyroid states.

    • Main Results:

    • Subclinical hyperthyroidism and uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis are managed outpatient.
    • Thyroid storm requires immediate, stepwise intervention prioritizing resuscitation and cause identification.
    • Cardiac dysfunction and collapse are significant risks in thyroid storm patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of hyperthyroidism varies by severity, with distinct approaches for thyroid storm.
    • Resuscitation and identifying the precipitating cause are paramount in thyroid storm.
    • Vigilant cardiac monitoring is essential for patients with thyroid storm to prevent collapse.