Hypothyroidism-Etiologies, Evaluation, and Emergency Care.
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America · 2026-02-09 · Other / unclear
Abstract
Thyroid hormone affects every human organ system and is a vital component of metabolism. Common and easily treatable, hypothyroidism does not usually require emergency management. However, myxedema coma is the decompensated form of hypothyroidism and can be life threatening if not treated expediently.