Publications by authors named "Jasper David Feldkamp"
Horm Metab Res
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Therapy with thyroid hormones is primarily for treating hypothyroidism, using oral medication most of the time, with intravenous options only for specific cases like gastrointestinal issues or severe medical conditions.
- - Levothyroxine is the preferred treatment for various conditions, including congenital hypothyroidism and myxoedema coma, where intravenous administration is used until patients can resume oral therapy.
- - Although intravenous thyroid hormones can improve cardiac function after surgery, studies show no significant impact on overall morbidity or mortality, and oral administration is equally effective in many situations.
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