title: Thyrotoxicosis and the cardiovascular system: subtle but serious effects.
abstract: Thyrotoxicosis is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, primarily due to heart failure and thromboembolism. However, its signs and symptoms may be subtle and can easily be missed. Therefore, one should suspect thyrotoxicosis in patients with palpitations, exercise intolerance, dyspnea on exertion, and other cardiovascular signs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. marco.roffi@dim.usz.ch
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roffi
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cattaneo
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Topol
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D003287:Contrast Media; D000638:Amiodarone