Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypothyroidism. Diagnosis and management

U S Barzel1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Case 9-1999: Wegener's granulomatosis.

The New England journal of medicine·1999
Same author

Excess dietary protein can adversely affect bone.

The Journal of nutrition·1998
Same author

Artifact of I-131 whole-body scan with thoracic vertebral uptake in a patient with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Clinical nuclear medicine·1997
Same author

Dietary patterns and blood pressure.

The New England journal of medicine·1997
Same author

Anion effects on calcium metabolism.

Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research·1997
Same author

Thyroid disease after the sixth decade.

Current therapy in endocrinology and metabolism·1997

Hypothyroidism is often asymptomatic in older adults, necessitating physician vigilance and consideration for laboratory screening. Careful treatment is crucial to prevent cardiac complications in this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder, particularly prevalent in the elderly.
  • Classic symptoms of hypothyroidism may be absent or atypical in aged individuals.
  • Undiagnosed hypothyroidism can lead to significant morbidity in older patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing hypothyroidism in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering screening in this demographic.
  • To underscore the need for cautious management to prevent adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of hypothyroidism in the aged.
  • Discussion of diagnostic considerations and screening strategies.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of treatment implications and potential complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Subtle or absent symptoms are characteristic of hypothyroidism in the elderly.
    • Laboratory screening may be warranted in specific elderly subgroups or universally.
    • Cardiac complications are a significant concern during treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for hypothyroidism in elderly patients.
    • Proactive screening and careful treatment are essential for managing hypothyroidism in this population.
    • Special attention to cardiac status is required during therapeutic interventions.