Problem
Mrs Dory Finn is a 36 year old woman. She has been diagnosed with an endocrine condition. Recently she has experienced difficulty sleeping, heart palpitations, increased sweating, been irritable with friends and family and has been worried about her irregular menstruation of last couple of months. Prior to going in to see Mrs Finn, you need to brush up on your knowledge about her condition.
A. Based on your knowledge of signs/symptoms, what condition is Mrs Finn experiencing and what is the most common cause of it?
B. In your own words and in a sentence or two, briefly explain your understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition.
C. Mrs Finn is currently at risk of increased or decreased cardiac output? Briefly explain your choice.