The Canadian journal of clinical pharmacology = Journal canadien de pharmacologie clinique
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Thyroid storm is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening manifestation of hyperthyroidism. Mortality can be 30-60% in hospitalized patients unless appropriately treated by combined therapy. ⋯ Therapy instituted and included the use of an esmolol infusion for control of hypersympathetic activity. A review of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of thyrotoxic crisis is presented along with a discussion on the choice of beta blockade therapy.