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Netwd Health Directory
Thyroid Heart
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Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypothyroidism
Discusses how the heart resembles congestive heart failure in patients with severe cases of myxedema.
Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?
Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
Echocardiography
Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
The Heart and the Thyroid Gland
Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. What patients need to watch out for.
Heart Problems: Arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse
Presents President George Bush's case involving hyperthyroidism, symptoms, causes, and treatment. From AllThyroid.org.
Heart Threatening Illnesses
American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on Thyroid Disorders and the Heart.
Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade
Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism.
Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman
Presents a case study of a rare occurance associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
DITPA, or 3, 5-diiodothyropropionic acid, is a novel analogue of thyroid hormone in clinical development for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Heart failure wall stress drops 38% with moderate thyroid hormone therapy
Low thyroid function is very common in congestive heart failure, it also indicates a reduced likelihood of recovery, and an increased chance of death. (May 13, 2005)
UK study links heart conditions with common 'hidden' hormone disorders in the elderly
Suggests a strong link between heart problems and undiagnosed thyroid disease. (April 6, 2005)
Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approaches
Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids. From BioMed Central. (November 4, 2004)
Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH. (October 1, 2004)
Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular system
Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3). From Entrez PubMed. (September 29, 2004)
Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects
Research suggests that overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension. From The Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism. (September, 2004)
Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities. From Humana Press. (June, 2004)
Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction Affects the Heart
Impaired left ventricular diastolic function at rest and systolic dysfunction have been observed in persons with hypothyroidism. (April 1, 2003)
Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction - The Hidden Menace?
Abstract discusses thyrotoxicosis, overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism, and how its perceived as a reversible disorder but long term studies report adverse outcomes. (March, 2002)
Did you know?
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