17.6 Complications of over treatment with thyroxine include
the following except:
A. Auricular fibrillation
B. Angina pectoris
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Acceleration of atherosclerosis

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Acceleration of atherosclerosis

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