Hypothyroidism With Acute Renal Failure and Heart Failure
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
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: 249-252, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Here we report a 65-year-old male patient initially presented with dyspnea and chest discomfort. This patient was finally diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism accompanied by heart failure, pericardial effusion and acute renal failure. We suspected that heart failure, pericardial effusion and acute kidney injury were induced by severe hypothyroidism. Thus, we began thyroid hormone replacement therapy. After the therapy, the patient's dyspnea and chest discomfort were improved. Hypothyroidism has many complications, such as myxedema, dyslipidemia, and depression. In contrast, heart failure, pericardial effusion, and acute kidney injury are very rare complications of hypothyroidism. Only a few cases of heart failure or renal failure combined with hypothyroidism have been reported. Our case suggests that severe hypothyroidism can lead to multiorgan failure, such as heart failure as well as renal failure. Moreover, congestive heart failure induced by severe hypothyroidism can be reversed by thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
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Asunto principal:
Derrame Pericárdico
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Tórax
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Glándula Tiroides
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Terapia de Reemplazo de Hormonas
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Depresión
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Disnea
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Insuficiencia Renal
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Dislipidemias
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Lesión Renal Aguda
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Corazón
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Año:
2013
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