Publications by authors named "Maria Thereza Campagnolo"

Femoral vein duplication is an anatomical abnormality with high prevalence in general population. Its diagnosis is through imaging exams, with greater emphasis on Doppler ultrasonography. The identification is crucial because it masks the clinical symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

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Amiodarone is widely used in treating atrial and ventricular arrhythmias; however, due to its high iodine concentration, the chronic use of the drug can induce thyroid disorders. Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) can decompensate and exacerbate underlying cardiac abnormalities, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction <30%. AIT cases are classified into two subtypes that guide therapeutic management.

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