LEADER 01830nam 2200361 450 001 9910688469603321 005 20230624094036.0 035 $a(CKB)5400000000043604 035 $a(NjHacI)995400000000043604 035 $a(EXLCZ)995400000000043604 100 $a20230624d2021 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 00$aGraves' Disease /$fedited by Robert Gensure 210 1$aLondon, United Kingdom :$cIntechOpen,$d2021. 215 $a1 online resource (312 pages) $cillustrations 311 $a1-83968-775-4 330 $aGraves' disease is caused by autoantibodies to the thyroid gland that mimic thyroid-stimulating hormone, causing the gland to overproduce thyroid hormone. This speeds the metabolism of the patient and can lead to dangerous conditions including atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Mainstays of treatment have included antithyroid medication, surgical removal of the thyroid gland, and more recently, radiofrequency ablation of the thyroid gland. Advancements in diagnostic testing have enhanced our understanding of the natural course of the disease, creating additional therapeutic options. Enhanced understanding of the autoimmunity behind the disorder may lead to therapeutic options that address the underlying autoimmunity. This book provides a comprehensive review of these enhancements and how they have resulted in changes in common clinical practice. 606 $aGraves' disease 606 $aImmunology 615 0$aGraves' disease. 615 0$aImmunology. 676 $a616.4 702 $aGensure$b Robert 801 0$bNjHacI 801 1$bNjHacl 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910688469603321 996 $aGraves' Disease$91762847 997 $aUNINA