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Hypothyroidism Causing Pericardial Effusion: A Case Report
Sabawoon Mirwais1, Syed Hassan Kazmi1, Syed I Hussain2
1Cardiovascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA.
Abstract:
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder with worldwide prevalence that can affect multiple organ systems. It can be asymptomatic and subclinical or overtly symptomatic with a potential to get complicated by fatal pathologies. It is an established cause of pericardial effusion, which in turn can be complicated by cardiac tamponade and severe hemodynamic instability. Herein we report the case of a 68-year-old male with history of Graves' disease treated with radioiodine ablation and consequent hypothyroidism, presenting with moderate pericardial effusion.
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