Diastolic right ventricular compression due to massive pericardial effusion secondary to severe primary hypothyroidism in a 56 year old man: A case report

سال انتشار: 1397
نوع سند: مقاله کنفرانسی
زبان: انگلیسی
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ICMHS01_016

تاریخ نمایه سازی: 20 خرداد 1398

چکیده مقاله:

Small pericardial effusion is a common finding in primary hypothyroidism, but massive pericardial effusion or tamponade is rare and associated with severe hypothyroidism. Herein, we describe a 56-year old diabetic man presented to emergency department with worsening of dyspnea over the past month. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and chest X-ray revealed massive pericardial effusion. Laboratory findings confirmed severe primary hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy was initiated. After pericardiocentesis, signs and symptoms improved. In conclusion, primary hypothyroidism should be considered in all patients presented with unexplained pericardial effusion.

نویسندگان

Saeide Bahrani

Resident of cardiology, Isfahan university of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Sayed Ali Emami

Medical doctor, Isfahan university of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Mehrbod Vakhshoori

Medical doctor, Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan university of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Mansour Siavash

Endocrinologist, Isfahan university of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran