Primary myxedema heart disease.
A case of primary myxedema heart disease in an 84-year-old man is presented. His history and physical examination were typical of myxedema. Electrocardiographic changes showing generalized low voltage, nonspecific S-T segment and T-wave changes, and nodal rhythm are characteristic of the disease. The patient showed remarkable improvement after oral liothyronine (Cytomel) therapy.
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009230:Myxedema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014284:Triiodothyronine