Cardiovascular Disorders

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.

404 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.
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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.
Meta Description: [ As heart failure approaches, it is always preceded by an unexplained change in heart cell shape, South Dakota and Florida A&M scientists found. With low thyroid function common in heart failure, they studied the effect of thyroid hormones (TH) on near-failure hearts. They found the first clue tow... ]

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.
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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.

Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease - Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities. From Humana Press.

Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade - Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism.
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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.

Newswise: Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in New Research Study - Researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings.

Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction Affects the Heart - Impaired left ventricular diastolic function at rest and systolic dysfunction have been observed in persons with hypothyroidism.

The Heart and the Thyroid Gland - Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. What patients need to watch out for.

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.

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.

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.

UK study links heart conditions with common 'hidden' hormone disorders in the elderly - Suggests a strong link between heart problems and undiagnosed thyroid disease.
Meta Description: [ A study of nearly 6000 elderly people in Birmingham (UK) has shown that 'hidden' thyroid disorders are common in over-65s and that there is a strong link between one type of abnormality and irreg ]