Thyrotoxicosis and the cardiovascular system: subtle but serious effects.
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.
Roffi
Marco
M
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. marco.roffi@dim.usz.ch
Cattaneo
Fabio
F
Topol
Eric J
EJ
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
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D003287:Contrast Media; D000638:Amiodarone