Podcast 860: Thyrotoxicosis

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In this episode I cover hyperthyroidism.

If you want to follow along with written notes on hyperthyroidism go to zerotofinals.com/hyperthyroidism or find the endocrinology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.

This episode covers the pathophysiology, p ...

When hyperthyroidism goes really wrong... 

Rabih, Reza, PrezSharmin, and Arsalan break down thyrotoxicosis, by revisiting a case initially presented at our December 18th VMR. Schema Patreon website Download CPSolvers App here Episode Quiz 

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