Keywords

atrial fibrillation, Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm

 

Authors

  1. Steinke, Elaine E. PhD, ARNP
  2. Hayes, Karen S. PhD, ARNP, BC, ACNP

ABSTRACT

Thyroid storm is a serious, life-threatening clinical condition. Diagnosis is largely based on careful assessment of history and clinical presentation, and confirmed with laboratory findings. A wide range of clinical manifestations can occur with thyroid storm and hyperthyroidism, as illustrated in the case presentation, making openness to this differential diagnosis essential. Once identified, thyroid storm requires prompt emergency management and identification of the underlying cause. A wide variety of medications and treatments are available to treat hyperthyroidism.