A Case of Myocardial Stunning in Hyperthyroidism.
10.4070/kcj.2004.34.5.516
- Author:
Jae Jin KWAK
1
;
Young Ju CHOI
;
Kihwan KWON
;
Si Hoon PARK
Author Information
1. Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myocardial stunning;
Hyperthyroidism
- MeSH:
Aged;
Coronary Angiography;
Coronary Artery Disease;
Dyspnea;
Echocardiography;
Electrocardiography;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperthyroidism*;
Hypokinesia;
Ischemia;
Myocardial Stunning*;
Sensation;
Thyroid Gland
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2004;34(5):516-519
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although myocardial stunning occurs in coronary artery disease, it has rarely been reported with hyperthyroidism. A 72-year-old woman presented with general weakness, shortness of breath and febrile sensation of 10 days duration. The serum thyroid hormone level was elevated. Serial EKGs showed significant ST elevation suggesting transmural ischemia, but coronary angiography was not significant. Echocardiography showed regional wall motion abnormality of apical hypokinesia, which was improved after medication for hyperthyroidism. We report this case as an example of myocardial stunning associated with hyperthyroidism.
