Consider the following case about thyroid disorders. A 69-year-old man goes to his family doctor because he has been feeling fatigued and lethargic. His doctor does a complete evaluation. This patient had a myocardial infarction and has a recurrent ventricular arrhythmia (treated with amiodarone). The patient's TSH is elevated and his T4 is slightly decreased.
• Please provide an evaluation of this patient's condition, approach to therapy and factors you have taken into consideration
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