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Japanese jta thyroid storm criteria Diagnostic Pathway

CLINICAL REFERENCE

CLINICAL INSIGHT

When to Use

Suspected Thyroid Storm in patients with primary thyrotoxicosis (Graves', Toxic Multinodular Goitre).
To provide a simplified alternative to the Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS).
Standardizing diagnosis in clinical and research settings using validated Japanese society criteria.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

How it Works

TS1: Definite Thyroid Storm

Thyrotoxicosis (Elevated fT3/fT4) is REQUIRED, plus:
CNS Symptoms (restlessness, delirium, coma), OR...
At least 3 other features: Fever (≥38°C), Tachycardia (≥130 bpm), NYHA IV Heart Failure, or GI/Hepatic symptoms (Jaundice/Nausea).

TS2: Suspected Thyroid Storm

Thyrotoxicosis (Elevated fT3/fT4), plus:
At least 2 "other" features (Fever, HR ≥130, HF, GI symptoms).

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Practical Pearls

JTA vs. BWPS

The JTA criteria are generally considered more "evidence-based" as they were derived from a large database of actual reported cases, whereas BWPS was based on expert consensus. JTA has higher specificity but may be slightly less sensitive than the original BWPS.

Treatment Threshold

Thyroid storm is a clinical diagnosis. Do not wait for lab confirmation if a patient is Grade 2 and clinically deteriorating. High doses of thionamides, glucocorticoids, and early ICU involvement are standard of care.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and incidence of thyroid storm based on nationwide surveys in Japan.

Akamizu T, Satoh T, et al.Thyroid2012

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

TS1: Definite Thyroid Storm

TS2: Suspected Thyroid Storm

Practical Pearls

JTA vs. BWPS

Treatment Threshold

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Japanese (JTA) Thyroid Storm Criteria

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When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

TS1: Definite Thyroid Storm

TS2: Suspected Thyroid Storm

Practical Pearls

JTA vs. BWPS

Treatment Threshold

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Japanese (JTA) Thyroid Storm Criteria

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Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

TS1: Definite Thyroid Storm

TS2: Suspected Thyroid Storm

Practical Pearls

JTA vs. BWPS

Treatment Threshold

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Japanese (JTA) Thyroid Storm Criteria

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Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

TS1: Definite Thyroid Storm

TS2: Suspected Thyroid Storm

Practical Pearls

JTA vs. BWPS

Treatment Threshold

Evidence Base

Primary Source

Japanese (JTA) Thyroid Storm Criteria

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