Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients Admitted in Cardiac Care Unit: Prevalence, Characteristic and Hospitalization...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Internal Medicine

Background:

• Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality and hospital admissions.
• Thyroid dysfunction is a known risk factor for cardiac conditions.
• Investigating thyroid abnormalities in CCU patients is crucial for understanding cardiac health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence of thyroid hormone abnormalities in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) patients.
• To explore the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and admission diagnosis, clinical data, and biochemical markers.
• To assess the impact of thyroid dysfunction on hospital-related outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective observational cohort study.
• Included adult patients admitted to the CCU.
• Excluded patients with pre-existing thyroid dysfunction or recent amiodarone/IV contrast use.

Main Results:

• 70.6% of patients had ischemic changes on admission diagnosis.
• Euthyroidism was observed in 57.8% of patients.
• Ischemic patients were more likely to be male, smokers, diabetic, and have diastolic dysfunction.

Conclusions:

• Thyroid dysfunction is a frequent finding in CCU patients.
• Thyroid dysfunction is associated with various clinical and biochemical parameters.
• Further research is needed to clarify the impact of thyroid dysfunction on CCU patient outcomes.