Hyperthyroidism in the elderly. I. Clinical manifestations
Dumitriu, L.; Ursu, H.
Endocrinologie 23(2): 83-90
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0253-1801 PMID: 3839936 Document Number: 440
The most frequent clinical manifestations in 100 elderly hyperthyroid patients entered in our study were: weight loss (83%), palpitations (85%0, nodular goiter (71%) and tremor (74%). Association of weight loss with anorexia and constipation was found in 6% of the patients. The apathetic form of tryrotoxic heart disease were found in 2% of over patients. Thyrotoxic atrial fibrillation and thyrotoxic heart disease were found in 42% and 51%, respectively.
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