A Rapid Improvement of Heart Failure after Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Journal of Lipid and Atherosclerosis
;
: 101-104, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Heart failure is a rare condition of thyrotoxicosis. We report a case of thyrotoxicosis-inducing heart failure. CASE REPORT A 29-year old female had been suffered from thyrotoxicosis for 3 years without proper medication. She complained progressive dyspnea and palpitation with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Marked cardiomegaly, and severe right ventricular dysfunction with biatrial enlargements were found on Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. We treated her with medications for heart failure and thyrotoxicosis, and the patient's symptoms and objective cardiac functions are improved after two weeks.CONCLUSION:
Severe heart failure caused by thyrotoxicosis could be reversible with proper management. Patients who have thyrotoxicosis should be assessed closely, and suitable treatment can markedly improve the patient's prognosis.
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Asunto principal:
Pronóstico
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Fibrilación Atrial
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Tirotoxicosis
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Ecocardiografía
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Cardiomegalia
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Disfunción Ventricular Derecha
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Disnea
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Corazón
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
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Hipertiroidismo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Lipid and Atherosclerosis
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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