Thyroid and cardiovascular disorders
Zyśko, D.; Gajek, J.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 16(95): 411-414
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 15518416 Document Number: 567934
In this study three problems concerning interactions between thyroid and cardiovascular system are discussed. Cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, pleural effusion, hyperlipidaemia, arterial hypertension may be consequences of thyroid disorders leading to inappropriate hormone secretion. During such illnesses as heart failure, myocardial infarction and in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery profound changes may occur in thyroid hormone metabolism known as sick euthyroid syndrome. Treatment with amiodarone may lead to changes in thyroid tests results and to development of hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis.