Publications by authors named "Elias Manaye Tefera"
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.
Article Synopsis
- * A 27-year-old woman developed painful swellings and widespread skin lesions, leading to difficulties in swallowing; a biopsy confirmed PNP, prompting treatment with chemotherapy which resulted in her improvement.
- * PNP often poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its association with various neoplasms, and it is important for doctors to identify underlying cancers quickly; this case notably connects PNP with T-cell lymphoma.