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Coincident Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis and Cardiomyopathy [PDF]

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) and thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy (TCMP) are potentially lethal complications of thyrotoxicosis that require emergent recognition and management to attenuate significant morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 23-
Steven Swarath MBBS, Nicole Maharaj MBBS, Arun Katwaroo MBBS, Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc, Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA, Priya Ramcharan MBBS, MRCP, Lakshmipathi Peram MBBS, MRCP, Naveen Seecheran MBBS (MD), MSc, FACP, FRCP(E), FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI   +7 more
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Hypokalemic Paralysis Is Not Always Periodic: A Case Series

Case Reports in Medicine
Potassium is vital for cellular function, particularly in excitable tissues like nerves and muscles, which rely on potassium gradients to function normally. Hypokalemia can lead to severe issues such as muscle weakness and irregular heart rhythms.
null Mohak Jain, Gaurav Mehta, Ajay Parmar, Minal Shastri, Sahaj Patel, Vidhi Gandhi, Shifa Karatela, Apurva Patel   +7 more
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Associated With a Rare <i>CACNA1S</i> Variant (p.Leu1243Val): Expanding the Mutational Spectrum. [PDF]

Case Rep Genet
Background Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoPP) is a rare skeletal muscle channelopathy, most often caused by mutations in CACNA1S or SCN4A. Most pathogenic CACNA1S mutations affect arginine residues in S4 voltage‐sensor domains, but other variants remain poorly understood.
Nader MA.
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When Potassium Takes a Break: A Case Series of 3 Cases on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT This case series highlights three SHPP cases with varied triggers, managed with potassium supplementation and targeted treatments. Early diagnosis, individualized care, and patient education proved vital in preventing recurrence and complications, emphasizing the need for clinical vigilance and tailored approaches in HPP management.
Kaushal Y, Kaur A, Goyal P, Mateen MA, John J, Tekuru Y, Orfali HA.   +6 more
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Hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in a young Serbian male [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020
Introduction. Hypokalemic thyrotoxic paralysis is a very rare form of periodic paralysis in Caucasian population. In this population, a more frequent form is familiar hypokalemic periodic paralysis with the same clinical presentation.
Ristić Petar, Dragović Tamara, Kiković Saša, Ristić Dragana, Zdravković Marija, Hinić Saša, Durmić Tijana, Hajduković Zoran   +7 more
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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2018
Hypokalemia is a serious and life-threatening clinical condition. We present a case of a 45-year-old male, with known hyperthyroidism presenting with profound tremor, irritability, quadriparesis, and labored breathing since morning, on the day of admission. Arterial blood gas analysis showed severe hypokalemia.
Sonkar, Satyendra Kumar, Kumar, Satish, Singh, Neeraj Kumar   +2 more
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Hypokalemia with Recurrent Flaccid Paralysis

Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2022
Acute flaccid paralysis is a condition which is attributable to many etiologies. When a patient presents with recurrent acute flaccid paralysis, hypokalemic or hyerkalemic periodic paralysis should be considered especially if similar symptoms are seen in
Poornima Tadkal, Vishwanath Siddini, Kishore Babu, T Chakravarthy   +3 more
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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]

QJM, 2016
Learning points for clinicians Non-selective beta-blockers, avoidance of high-salt, carbohydrate-rich meals and strenuous exertion are essential in acute management, until thyrotoxicosis is treated. Unlike primary, or familial, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, potassium supplementation alone is ineffective.1 Acetazolamide and T4 supplementation may ...
A, Zayac, R, Shah, M, Shah, J, Umar, N, Bansal, A, Dhamoon   +5 more
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Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]

Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 1992
Links, Thera Petronella
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Autophagy is affected in patients with hypokalemic periodic paralysis: an involvement in vacuolar myopathy?

Acta Neuropathologica Communications, 2021
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an autosomal dominant, rare disorder caused by variants in the genes for voltage-gated calcium channel CaV1.1 (CACNA1S) and NaV1.4 (SCN4A).
Thomas O. Krag, Sonja Holm-Yildiz, Nanna Witting, John Vissing   +3 more
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