Publications by authors named "Biruk Mulat Worku"
Atrial Fibrillation and Associated Factors Among Hyperthyroidism Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with hyperthyroidism at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, finding that AF is a common heart symptom among these patients.
- Atrial fibrillation was found in 14% of the participants, with significant predictors including being over 61 years old, female gender, and higher serum FT4 levels.
- The research highlights the relationship between hyperthyroidism and increased risk of atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the need for monitoring in at-risk populations.
Introduction: Living with heart failure poses challenges due to its poor prognosis and impact on quality of life, making it crucial to assess how it affects patients for better patient-centered management. This study aimed to assess quality of life and associated factors in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia, 2023.
Methods: An "institution-based" cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialised Hospital.
Hyperthyroidism is increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland resulting in thyrotoxicosis. The modality of therapy for hyperthyroidism includes anti-thyroid drugs, radioiodine and surgery. Anti-thyroid drugs are the only available therapy for hyperthyroid patients in developing world as radioiodine is inaccessible and surgical set up does not exist as required.
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