Thyroid gland has a key role in maintaining the body homeostasis. Thyroxine is the main
hormone secreted from the thyroid gland, its effect being predominantly achieved after the …

Amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction occurs in 15–20% of amiodarone-treated patients.
Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH) does not pose relevant problems, is easily …

Amiodarone is a potent class III anti-arrhythmic drug used in clinical practice for the
prophylaxis and treatment of many cardiac rhythm disturbances, ranging from paroxismal …

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug frequently used in everyday clinical practice. Its
mechanism of action involves the interaction with many receptors, including those in the …

Amiodarone, a benzofuranic iodine-rich antiarrhythmic drug, causes thyroid dysfunction in
15–20% of cases. Amiodarone can cause both hypothyroidism (AIH, amiodarone-induced …

This paper presents the current state of knowledge on the effects of amiodarone (AM) on the
thyroid gland function, including the question of epidemiology, pathogenesis and prognostic …

Amiodarone is a benzofuranic-derivative iodine-rich drug widely used for the treatment of
tachyarrhythmias and, to a lesser extent, of ischemic heart disease. It often causes changes …

Introduction: The present study aims to evaluate the incidence, types, timing and risk factors
in amiodarone (AMD)-induced thyroid dysfunction. Material and methods: The study …

Objectives: To determine the incidence and predictability of amiodarone-induced
thyrotoxicosis (AIT) and hypothyroidism (AIH) in patients with cardiomyopathy. Patients and …

Assessment of TSH and TPO-Ab before starting amiodarone (AM) treatment is
recommended. The usefulness of periodic TSH measurement every 6 months during AM …