Interesting case
Had an interesting learning case present to the OR today. Would be curious to hear other's thoughts.
70 year old F with h/o Graves disease, non ischemic cardiomyopathy with HFrEF (EF 10-15%), paroxysmal Afib currently in NSR that presents for total thyroidectomy with slow ENT surgeon. She is on hospital day 5.
Medical Hx:
Hyperthyroid/Graves disease: on PTU. Had previously failed methimazole due to agranulocytosis. TSH undetectable, fT4 1.6 (normal 0.8-1.4). Endocrinology consulted, does...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: fathead88 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
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