AllThyroid.org - Heart Problems: Arrhythmias inclu
Presents President George Bush's case involving hyperthyroidism, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
BioMed Central ; Abstract ; Hypothyroidism and Dys
Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction - The
Abstract discusses thyrotoxicosis, overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism, and how its perceived as a reversible disorder but long term studies report adverse outcomes.
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypothyroidism
Discusses how the heart resembles congestive heart failure in patients with severe cases of myxedema.
Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fe
Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
Echocardiography
Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
Entrez PubMed - Thyroid hormone and the cardiovasc
Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3).
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of peri
Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
Heart failure wall stress drops 38% with moderate
Low thyroid function is very common in congestive heart failure, it also indicates a reduced likelihood of recovery, and an increased chance of death.
Heart Threatening Illnesses
American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on Thyroid Disorders and the Heart.
Humana Press - Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for
Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities.
Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tam
http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1983;volume=29;issue=3;spage=188;epage=190
Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism.
Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respi
Presents a case study of a rare occurance associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction Affects the Heart
Impaired left ventricular diastolic function at rest and systolic dysfunction have been observed in persons with hypothyroidism.
The Heart and the Thyroid Gland
Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. What patients need to watch out for.
The Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism - Th
Overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension.
Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease an
Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH.
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
DITPA, or 3, 5-diiodothyropropionic acid, is a novel analogue of thyroid hormone in clinical development for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
UK study links heart conditions with common '
Suggests a strong link between heart problems and undiagnosed thyroid disease.