Run Time: 11 minutes Author: Dr. Donald Stader Educational Pearls: Thyroid literally means shield and is important for growth and cortisol/adrenaline modulation. Hyperthyroidism puts the body in a hypercatabolic state causes agitation, fine tremors, tachycardia and Atrial Fibrillation. Iodine – like the kind given for a contrast CT scan – has been associated with precipitating…