Am J Cardiol April 2020 PMID 32087999

Usefulness of Serum Free Thyroxine Concentration to Predict Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Euthyroid Patients With Structural Heart Disease.

Patrick Müller, Johannes W Dietrich, Tina Lin, Alexandru Bejinariu, Stephan Binnebößel, Friederike Bergen, Jan Schmidt, Sarah-Kristin Müller, Apostolos Chatzitomaris, Muhammed Kurt, Shqipe Gerguri, Lukas Clasen, Harald H Klein, Malte Kelm, Hisaki Makimoto

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21
Peak: 5 in Feb 2020
across 3 sources since Jan 2020

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Jan 2020 – Apr 2023

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What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a positive reception, with comments referencing specific variables like #SPINA_GT and mentions of use of ICD therapy, indicating a focused interest in the predictive markers and implications of the study. The tone suggests that the research is viewed as important for advancing understanding of cardiac risks in relation to thyroid function.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's findings, emphasizing the predictive value of FT4 levels for arrhythmias.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, highlighting specific markers like #SPINA_GT and referencing ongoing research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include mentions of related studies, methods, and future research plans, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the research could influence clinical practices related to thyroid and cardiac health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to find out if free thyroxine (FT4) levels can predict ventricular arrhythmias in heart failure patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
  • 115 euthyroid patients undergoing ICD procedures were monitored, and during an average follow-up of about 3.2 years, 21% experienced appropriate ICD therapy and 9% suffered cardiovascular death.
  • Results showed that patients with appropriate ICD therapy had significantly higher FT4 levels, and FT4 was identified as an independent predictor for arrhythmias, suggesting that thyroid levels may be important in managing these patients.

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Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Our next paper to come: The role of free T4 within its reference range for malignant cardiac #arrhythmia. https://t.co/1eXxuh0ykd #thyroid @dr_pmueller https://t.co/M1jnkYF3aT

Jan 30, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
SPINA Team
@SPINATeam · X

#SPINA_GT in its upper tertile is a significant risk factor for #ventricular #tachycardia and ventricular #fibrillation, as observed in patients with an #ICD device. https://t.co/BlbCWYMXZ9 https://t.co/rEbM71USud https://t.co/B8MVNZQOAu

Feb 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
SPINA Team
@SPINATeam · X

#SPINA_GT and a high #set_point of #thyroid #homeostasis may predict sudden cardiac death (#SCD), as suggested in a study with implantable #cardioverter/#defibrillator therapy. Will this explain the results of the #RotterdamStudy? https://t.co/wrTA12N6Ob https://t.co/BlbCWYMXZ9 https://t.co/IqszS6lzmr

Apr 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 125 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@evasophiee1 @chatzitomap @HoermannRudolf Thanks. We are continuing this story. See our more recent papers on thyro-cardiac interaction, confirming our previous conclusions with additional evidence. @dr_pmueller @AssemAweimer https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v https://t.co/ijRxgLGxKh https://t.co/jv4qIgp2je

Dec 18, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
IMA
@internetmedassn · X

Usefulness of Serum Free Thyroxine Concentration to Predict Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Euthyroid Patients With Structural Heart Disease. https://t.co/jLzeEKOXSO

Aug 4, 2020 · 1 like · 8,163 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@DrShmouni Increased risk for ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia, if FT4 > 18.5 pmol/l #RuleOf18 https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v

Dec 12, 2020 · 1 like · 1,144 followers View post →

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Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@gld301218 Stress may lead to sudden cardiac death via an elevated set point of thyroid homeostasis. https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v

Apr 16, 2023 · 1 like · 1,144 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@FionaPWME @dr_kevinlee ...malignant arrhythmia... https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v

Aug 8, 2021 · 1,144 followers View post →
Patrick Mueller, MD
@dr_pmueller · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @evasophiee1 @chatzitomap @HoermannRudolf Thanks. We are continuing this story. See our more recent papers on thyro-cardi…

Dec 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,412 followers View post →
Assem Aweimer
@DrAweimer · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @evasophiee1 @chatzitomap @HoermannRudolf Thanks. We are continuing this story. See our more recent papers on thyro-cardi…

Dec 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 60 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@evasophiee1 @chatzitomap @HoermannRudolf Thanks. We are continuing this story. See our more recent papers on thyro-cardiac interaction, confirming our previous conclusions with additional evidence. @dr_pmueller @AssemAweimer https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v https://t.co/ijRxgLGxKh https://t.co/jv4qIgp2je

Dec 18, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@DrShmouni Increased risk for ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia, if FT4 > 18.5 pmol/l #RuleOf18 https://t.co/1YhaGJBH7v

Dec 12, 2020 · 1 like · 1,144 followers View post →
IMA
@internetmedassn · X

Usefulness of Serum Free Thyroxine Concentration to Predict Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Euthyroid Patients With Structural Heart Disease. https://t.co/jLzeEKOXSO

Aug 4, 2020 · 1 like · 8,163 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

RT @SPINATeam: #SPINA_GT and a high #set_point of #thyroid #homeostasis may predict sudden cardiac death (#SCD), as suggested in a study wi…

Apr 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
AQUA FONTIS Study
@StudyAqua · X

RT @SPINATeam: #SPINA_GT and a high #set_point of #thyroid #homeostasis may predict sudden cardiac death (#SCD), as suggested in a study wi…

Apr 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 46 followers View post →
SPINA Team
@SPINATeam · X

#SPINA_GT and a high #set_point of #thyroid #homeostasis may predict sudden cardiac death (#SCD), as suggested in a study with implantable #cardioverter/#defibrillator therapy. Will this explain the results of the #RotterdamStudy? https://t.co/wrTA12N6Ob https://t.co/BlbCWYMXZ9 https://t.co/IqszS6lzmr

Apr 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 125 followers View post →
IMA
@internetmedassn · X

Usefulness of Serum Free Thyroxine Concentration to Predict Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Euthyroid Patients With Structural Heart Disease. https://t.co/CNJZ9yzsad

Feb 24, 2020 · 8,163 followers View post →
Dataemia
@Dataemia · X

Usefulness of Serum Free Thyroxine Concentration to Predict Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Euthyroid Patients With Structural Heart Disease. - https://t.co/jALnpE1O3V https://t.co/hUB1LO6jYf

Feb 24, 2020 · 966 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

RT @SPINATeam: #SPINA_GT in its upper tertile is a significant risk factor for #ventricular #tachycardia and ventricular #fibrillation, as…

Feb 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
SimThyrTeam
@SimThyrTeam · X

RT @SPINATeam: #SPINA_GT in its upper tertile is a significant risk factor for #ventricular #tachycardia and ventricular #fibrillation, as…

Feb 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 166 followers View post →
SPINA Team
@SPINATeam · X

#SPINA_GT in its upper tertile is a significant risk factor for #ventricular #tachycardia and ventricular #fibrillation, as observed in patients with an #ICD device. https://t.co/BlbCWYMXZ9 https://t.co/rEbM71USud https://t.co/B8MVNZQOAu

Feb 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
Patrick Mueller, MD
@dr_pmueller · X

RT @drjwdietrich: Our next paper to come: The role of free T4 within its reference range for malignant cardiac #arrhythmia. https://t.co/1e…

Jan 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,412 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Our next paper to come: The role of free T4 within its reference range for malignant cardiac #arrhythmia. https://t.co/1eXxuh0ykd #thyroid @dr_pmueller https://t.co/M1jnkYF3aT

Jan 30, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,144 followers View post →