Hypothyroidism ⭐
hypothyroidism · society: ATA · high-yield
Summary
ATA 2014 task force guideline on treatment of hypothyroidism, addressing 24 clinical questions across levothyroxine therapy, alternative preparations (combination LT4/LT3, desiccated thyroid, LT3 monotherapy, compounded products, nutraceuticals), special populations (elderly, pregnant, pediatric, hospitalized), myxedema coma, and thyroid hormone analogs. Reaffirms levothyroxine monotherapy as standard of care, finding no consistent evidence that LT4/LT3 combination therapy, thyroid extracts, or analogs are superior. Provides specific guidance on dosing, drug/food interactions, TSH targets, and management of nonadherence and nonthyroidal illness.
Current guideline: ATA 2014 Hypothyroidism Treatment Guideline · 
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- 2014 · ATA — ATA 2014 Hypothyroidism Treatment Guideline