Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The heart and thyroid disease

W S Aronow1

  • 1Hebrew Hospital Home, Bronx, New York, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Thyroid hormone significantly impacts cardiovascular health in the elderly. This review covers hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for older adults.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prevalence and temporal trends of anemia in patients with heart failure.

QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians·2021
Same author

Triflusal : A Viewpoint by Wilbert S. Aronow.

Drugs·2016
Same author

Hypertension therapy in the older adults-do we know the answers to all the questions? The status after publication of the ACCF/AHA 2011 expert consensus document on hypertension in the elderly.

Journal of human hypertension·2012
Same author

Peripheral arterial disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly people.

Minerva medica·2011
Same author

Management of ventricular arrhythmias.

Minerva cardioangiologica·2010
Same author

Alteration of hypertension-related gene expression in human white blood cells and multilineage progenitor cells mediated by morphine.

Journal of human hypertension·2010
Same journal

Cardiovascular Prevention in Older Adults: From Estimation to Treatment.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Preventive Cardiology for the Clinically Complex Older Adult.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

A Preventive Neurology Perspective on Promoting Brain Health and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Secondary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Primary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Managing Bleeding Risk in Older Adults: Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Thyroid hormone plays a crucial role in cardiovascular function.
  • Elderly patients present unique challenges in diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders.
  • Cardiovascular manifestations are common in both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the cardiovascular effects of thyroid hormone in the elderly.
  • To outline diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in this population.
  • To highlight specific cardiovascular symptoms and signs associated with thyroid dysfunction in older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on thyroid disorders and cardiovascular health in the elderly.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines.
  • Synthesis of information on the impact of thyroid hormone replacement and suppression therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • Hyperthyroidism can cause palpitations, angina, dyspnea, and atrial fibrillation, sometimes as the sole presentation in apathetic forms.
    • Hypothyroidism treatment requires caution in patients with coronary artery disease to prevent cardiac events.
    • Atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism necessitates rate control, often with propranolol.

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroid dysfunction significantly impacts cardiovascular health in the elderly, requiring careful management.
    • Prompt diagnosis and tailored therapy are essential to mitigate cardiovascular risks associated with thyroid disorders in older patients.
    • Understanding the specific cardiovascular presentations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism is critical for effective clinical practice in geriatrics.