Publications by authors named "Weronika Koziak"
J Artif Organs
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A thyroid storm is a severe condition resulting from thyrotoxicosis, and thyroidectomy is the primary treatment, which should ideally happen after stabilizing hormone levels.
- Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is considered a last-resort therapy when standard treatments fail, but there’s limited research on its effectiveness.
- A recent review analyzed 42 studies involving 234 patients and found that TPE significantly reduced thyroid hormone levels, though it carries risks like allergic reactions and bleeding; using fresh frozen plasma may be safer prior to surgery.
