Air Hunger to Death: Breathing Problems of Hypothyroid Patients «
http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/comentry/breathingproblems.htm | | Physician discusses some of the cardiopulmonary issues experienced in those with hypothyroidism. |
Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction - The Hidden Menace? «
http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/87/3/963 | | Abstract discusses thyrotoxicosis , overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism , and how its perceived as a reversible disorder but long term studies report adverse outcomes. |
Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated? «
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/1/e9 | | Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments , including ascites , pleural effusion , pericardial effusion , and skin edema. |
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases «
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4960&nbr=3524&ss=6&xl=999 | | Overview of the differing types of pericarditis. |
Heart failure wall stress drops 38% with moderate thyroid hormone therapy «
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/aps-hfw051205.php | | 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 Problems: Arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse «
http://www.allthyroid.org/disorders/specialmeds/heart_problems.html | | Presents president george bush's case involving hyperthyroidism , symptoms , causes , and treatment. from allthyroid. org. |
Heart Threatening Illnesses «
http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/heartthreateningillnesses/ | | American heart association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on thyroid disorders and the heart. |
Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approaches «
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3782/6/451/abstract | | Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis , metabolism , and mobilization of lipids. from biomed central. |
Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease «
http://www.humanapress.com/ArticleDetail.pasp?issn=0969-711X&acode=ENDO:24:1:001 | | Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities. from humana press. |
Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade «
http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1983;volume=29;issue=3;spage=188;epage=190B;aulast=Retnam | | Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism. |
Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman «
http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0007/ea0007p272.htm | | Presents a case study of a rare occurrence associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism. |
Newswise: Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in New Research Study «
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/516245/ | | Researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings. |
Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction Affects the Heart «
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030401/tips/5.html | | Impaired left ventricular diastolic function at rest and systolic dysfunction have been observed in persons with hypothyroidism. |
The Heart and the Thyroid Gland «
http://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE6A.html | | Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. what patients need to watch out for. |
Thyroid And Heart Failure «
http://medicineworld.org/cancer/lead/12-2005/thyroid-and-heart-failure.html | | Discusses subclinical hypothyroidism and the increased risk of cardiac problems among older adults. |
