Search for dissertations about: "toxic nodular goitre"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words toxic nodular goitre.

2. 1. Hyperthyroidism : a chronic disease?

   Author : Gabriel Sjölin; Göran Wallin; Mikael Lantz; Laszlo Hegedus; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hyperthyroidism; Graves’ disease; toxic nodular goitre; longterm follow-up; Quality of Life; radioactivated iodine; antithyroid drugs; thyroidectomy; index patient;

   Abstract : During 2003-2005, approximately 3,000 de novo hyperthyroid patients were collected in Sweden and became one of the world's largest hyperthyroidism studies. This dissertation shows that many people diagnosed with hyperthyroidism live with its impacts even after excess of thyroid hormone has ended. READ MORE

4. 2. Hyperthyroidism : incidence and long term quality-of-life

   Author : Mirna Abraham Nordling; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hyperthyroidism; Thyrotoxicosis; Graves disease; Toxic Multinodular Goitre; Solitary Toxic Adenoma; Incidence; Quality of life; Suicide;

   Abstract : Hyperthyroidism is a common disorder which in general affects approximately 2 % of women and 0.2 % of men. There are three main types of hyperthyroidism, caused by increased thyroid hormone production: Graves disease, toxic multinodular goitre and solitary toxic adenoma. READ MORE

5. 3. Hyperthyroidism and its impact on cardiovascular disease : with special emphasis on atrial fibrillation

   Author : Peter Giesecke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Hyperthyroidism is a common disease throughout the world, affecting 0.5%-2% of women and one-tenth as many men at some time. Graves’ disease and toxic nodular goitre are the two most common etiologies. Cardiovascular symptoms are often prominent, and atrial fibrillation (AF) is a well-known complication. READ MORE