Thyrotoxic atrial fibrillation: Pathophysiology, detection, and management
作者:
Kathleen Tregear,
Kathleen McCauley,
期刊:
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
(OVID Available online 1993)
卷期:
Volume 7,
issue 3
页码: 1-7
ISSN:0889-4655
年代: 1993
出版商: OVID
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
Hyperthyroidism is a frequently misdiagnosed cause of atrial fibrillation. Difficulties associated with diagnosis are related to physiologic idiosyncrasies, concomitant illnesses, and medication regimens that may alter thyroid function and thyroid function tests. These factors are described. Nurses have a key role in assisting patients to manage hyperthyroidism and atrial fibrillation through case finding, assessment, education, and psychological support.
点击下载:
PDF
(454KB)
返 回