Recurrent syncope due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation as a presentation of apathetic hyperthyroidism

Authors

  • Joaquín Ferreira-Bacciarini Internal Medicine Service, Centro de Asistencia de la Agrupación Médica de Pando (CAAMEPA), Canelones, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2925-1279

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a9n1a10

Keywords:

syncope, atrial fibrillation, apathetic hyperthyroidism

Abstract

Apathetic hyperthyroidism is a rare form of hyperthyroidism, characterized by the absence of the classic symptoms of hypermetabolism generated by the increased synthesis of thyroid hormones. It affects mostly elderly people, and can manifest as cardiovascular disease, with cardiac arrhythmias. We report a case of apathetic hyperthyroidism secondary to toxic thyroid adenoma, which is presented with recurrent syncope in relation to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

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Published

2024-04-24

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Ferreira-Bacciarini J. Recurrent syncope due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation as a presentation of apathetic hyperthyroidism. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 24 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];9(1):29-31. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/965