Electrocardiogram (ECG) printout of the electrical activity of the heart in a 75 year old female patient with acute hyperthyroidism showing tachychardia (extremely fast heartbeat). Hyperthroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces an excess of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. Tachycardia is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism. Acute hyperthyroidism can be treated with anti-thyroid drugs, radioactive iodine or surgery. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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