Effect of Beta-Adrenergic Blockade and Definitive Therapy on Cognitive Dysfunction in Thyrotoxicosis.

Abstract

Standard physical profiles given to soldiers with thyrotoxicosis do not inform the command structure that the soldier may well have difficulty learning, concentrating on important decisions, and functioning in a command role. As a consequence, important command and control decisions are made by a soldier who may not be psychologically performing at her highest level. Our objective was to determine if beta-adrenergic blockade would significantly improve the cognitive dysfunction associated with thyrotoxicosis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA325817

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Tuttle

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Command And Control
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Dysfunction
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Hematologic Tests
  • Hormones
  • Learning
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Examination (Medicine)
  • Recognition
  • Standards
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Thyroid Hormones

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control