Higher Levels Of Thyroxine Linked To Irregular Heartbeat

Individuals with higher levels of thyroid hormone (free thyroxine, FT4) circulating in the blood were more likely than individuals with lower levels to develop irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation, even when the levels were within normal range, according to new research in the journal Circulation.

High levels of thyroid hormone can cause irregular heartbeat
- Elevated thyroxine levels can increase the risk of irregular heart beat
- The risk is higher among individuals who produce excess thyroid hormone
- Free thryroxine hormone levels might be used to assess risk of atrial fibrillation

Higher Levels Of Thyroxine Linked To Irregular Heartbeat

The risk of irregular heartbeat is greater among individuals who produce too much thyroid hormone than among those with normal hormonal levels. Read More

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