Graves' Disease
Graves' disease is caused by autoantibodies to the thyroid gland that mimic thyroid-stimulating hormone, causing the gland to overproduce thyroid hormone. This speeds the metabolism of the patient and can lead to dangerous conditions including atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Mainstays of...
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Other Authors: | Gensure, Robert (Editor) |
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Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2021
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Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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