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Causes of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is caused by abnormal early heart development, specifically a defect in the formation and alignment of the structures that separate the heart’s chambers and outflow tracts. It develops during fetal life…
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FAQ about Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland that often appears after a viral infection and can temporarily disturb thyroid hormone release. This FAQ article explains what the condition is, why it…
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Treatment for Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is treated mainly with anti-inflammatory medicines, beta-blockers when needed, and careful observation as thyroid function changes over time. In many cases, treatment is aimed less at curing a persistent structural disease than…
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Diagnosis of Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is usually diagnosed by combining the patient’s symptoms, findings from the physical examination, and targeted laboratory and imaging tests. The condition is an inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland, most often thought…
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Causes of Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is caused by an inflammatory injury to the thyroid gland, most often triggered by a preceding viral infection and an abnormal immune response to that infection. In practical terms, the condition develops…