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Hyperthyroidism II: Pathophysiology01:27

Hyperthyroidism II: Pathophysiology

Hyperthyroidism is a hypermetabolic state caused by elevated levels of thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). It results from dysregulation at the thyroid, pituitary, or immune system level and affects multiple organ systems.PathophysiologyThe most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies, specifically thyroid-stimulating antibodies (TSAb), a subtype of TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb), bind to and activate TSH receptors...
Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology01:24

Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) that activate TSH receptors, leading to excessive synthesis and release of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and resulting in hyperthyroidism.Among all causes of hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease is the most common and can happen at any age, though it is more frequent in women. It produces a hypermetabolic state with features such as weight loss, tachycardia, tremor, and heat...
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests01:27

Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. The symptoms vary widely, encompassing asymptomatic presentations to severe, acute manifestations.Clinical PresentationAsymptomatic cases: In some instances, myocarditis may be asymptomatic, with the infection resolving without intervention. These cases often go undetected unless discovered incidentally through diagnostic imaging or tests conducted for other reasons.General Early Symptoms: Early symptoms of myocarditis are non-specific and can...
Graves' Disease I: Introduction01:28

Graves' Disease I: Introduction

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactivity of the thyroid gland. It results from autoantibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs), which bind to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors, leading to overstimulation of hormone production and a hypermetabolic state.EtiologyAlthough considered idiopathic, Graves’ disease has well-established contributing factors. There is a strong genetic component, with increased prevalence in...
Hyperthyroidism I: Introduction01:25

Hyperthyroidism I: Introduction

Hyperthyroidism is a type of thyrotoxicosis characterized by the thyroid gland's overproduction of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). This hormone excess increases the basal metabolic rate and enhances sensitivity to catecholamines.DiagnosisDiagnosis is based on clinical features and biochemical testing. It typically shows suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels below 0.4 mIU/L, with elevated free T3 and/or T4. Additional tests, including thyroid...
Myocarditis I: Introduction01:21

Myocarditis I: Introduction

Myocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium, which is the muscular layer of the heart.EtiologyMyocarditis has a diverse etiology, including a wide range of infectious and non-infectious causes:Infectious CausesViral: Common viruses include Coxsackie A and B, adenovirus, parvovirus B19, enteroviruses, and influenza A.Bacterial: Examples include infections caused by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Mycoplasma species.Rickettsial: Infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever can result in...

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Thyroid storm and lymphocytic myocarditis.

Yi-Ting Chen1, Gee-Gwo Yang, Yung-Hsiang Hsu

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Tzu-Chi Buddhist Medical Center, Haulien, Taiwan. Kateytc@gmail.com

Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|March 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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Thyroid storm can cause fatal cardiac failure, often due to unclear cardiac pathology. This case highlights lymphocytic myocarditis as a potential cause of death in thyroid storm patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid storm is a critical condition associated with high mortality, primarily due to cardiac complications.
  • The specific cardiac pathologies underlying mortality in thyroid storm remain incompletely understood.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old woman with hyperthyroidism presented with hyperpyrexia and sinus tachycardia after neck trauma.
  • Despite aggressive treatment for thyroid storm, she developed refractory congestive heart failure.

Findings:

  • Autopsy revealed lymphocytic myocarditis in the patient who succumbed to heart failure.
  • This suggests a direct cardiac inflammatory process in fatal thyroid storm.

Implications:

  • Lymphocytic myocarditis may be a significant, previously underappreciated, cause of cardiac mortality in thyroid storm.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the link between thyroid storm, myocarditis, and cardiac failure.