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Subclinical Hypothyroidism & LAF [Lone Atrial Fibrilation]

Larsen HR

2004

"The reason why this topic is relevant to afibbers is the fact that both diagnosed and subclinical HT can cause atrial fibrillation. (Subclinical means not diagnosed by laboratory tests.) Hypothyroidism can result in reduced heart rate due to the slowing of metabolism…and this could set the AF stage for many people. When the SN rate drops below that of the ectopically firing cells, the ectopics become the drivers--that's how it works for some.... Patients with “normal” thyroid tests are frequently prescribed Prozac for depression, amitriptyline for fibromyalgia, anti-inflammatories for musculoskeletal pain; oral contraceptives for irregular menses; low levels of antibiotics for acne, Viagra for loss of libido; Ritalin for ADD, allopurinol for gout and/or Lipitor for high cholesterol..."

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