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August 18, 2025Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency MedicineOpen Access

A Case Report of Thyroid Storm with Cardiovascular Collapse After Propranolol Administration

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MRMark A. RingerTPTammy PhanESEmmelyn Samones

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Overview

Case report highlights cardiac arrest in a patient with thyroid storm after propranolol administration, suggesting risks associated with beta blockers.

Key Points

  • Cardiac arrest occurred after propranolol administration in a 17-year-old female with thyroid storm, highlighting risks.
  • Patient had a history of Grave disease and underwent aggressive treatment; resuscitation was successful with recovery.
  • Case management involved multidisciplinary efforts and intensive care; prolonged hospitalization followed the cardiac event.
  • Use of beta blockers in thyrotoxicosis raises concerns about potential cardiovascular risks and collapse.

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Ringer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d83cf1dd9ea359e5d3bhttps://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.41826
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