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Atrial fibrillation and hypothyroidism. are there any similarities?
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Thyroid abnormality: Can lead to atrial arrhythmia but afib more common with hyper not hypothyroidism.
Answered 5/25/2015
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No: Hyperthyroidism (not hypothyroidism) is associated with atrial fibrillation. Sometimes, over treatment of hypothyroidism may result in hyperthyroidism, and atrial fibrillation could result.
Answered 9/28/2016
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