A case of ventricular tachycardia in a patient with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

A case of ventricular tachycardia in a patient with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

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Hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), an infrequent yet fatal complication.It leads to a drop in the levels of serum potassium which in jolly rancher filled gummies turn causes episodes of muscle weakness.This condition is exceptionally associated with respiratory insufficiency and arrhythmias, making it fatal.We present a rare case of a young male presenting with quadriparesis and ventricular tachycardia.

A thorough laboratory work confirmed diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis and hypokalemia.This case further strengthens that groovy mama ring recognition of TPP well before time is critical for early initiation of treatment.