Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism.
Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
Presents a case study of a rare occurance associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH.
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.
Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities. From Humana Press.
Research suggests that overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension. From The Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Presents President George Bush's case involving hyperthyroidism, symptoms, causes, and treatment. From AllThyroid.org.
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