A Rapid Improvement of Heart Failure after Treatment of Hyperthyroidism.
10.12997/jla.2012.1.2.101
- Author:
Ki Jeong PARK
1
;
Myung Ho JEONG
;
Min Suk KIM
;
Soo Young JANG
;
Ki Hong LEE
;
Min Goo LEE
;
Keun Ho PARK
;
Doo Sun SIM
;
Nam Sik YOON
;
Hyun Ju YOON
;
Kye Hun KIM
;
Young Joon HONG
;
Ju Han KIM
;
Youngkeun AHN
;
Jeong Gwan CHO
;
Jong Chun PARK
;
Jung Chae KANG
Author Information
1. Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea. myungho@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thyrotoxicosis;
Heart failure
- MeSH:
Atrial Fibrillation;
Cardiomegaly;
Dyspnea;
Echocardiography;
Female;
Heart;
Heart Failure;
Humans;
Hyperthyroidism;
Prognosis;
Thyrotoxicosis;
Ventricular Dysfunction, Right
- From:Journal of Lipid and Atherosclerosis
2012;1(2):101-104
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Heart failure is a rare condition of thyrotoxicosis. We report a case of thyrotoxicosis-inducing heart failure. CASE REPORT: A 29-year old female had been suffered from thyrotoxicosis for 3 years without proper medication. She complained progressive dyspnea and palpitation with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Marked cardiomegaly, and severe right ventricular dysfunction with biatrial enlargements were found on Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. We treated her with medications for heart failure and thyrotoxicosis, and the patient's symptoms and objective cardiac functions are improved after two weeks. CONCLUSION: Severe heart failure caused by thyrotoxicosis could be reversible with proper management. Patients who have thyrotoxicosis should be assessed closely, and suitable treatment can markedly improve the patient's prognosis.
