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A member asked:

Had tt in '08. tsh stable until 1 year ago. went from 3.0 to 7.12 in 2 months. on synthroid (thyroxine). increased dose. could that cause increase in pvc's?

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Dr. Joel Gorfinkel answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes: Thyrotoxicosis can cause different kinds of arrhythmias. Increasing a thyroid dose may increase arrhythmias in those who have them as a consequence of xs thyroid activity. See Ur doc. Good luck.

Answered 6/8/2015

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