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Heart failure presenting as myxedema coma: case report and review article.

Authors :
Chaudhari D
Gangadharan V
Forrest T
Source :
Tennessee medicine : journal of the Tennessee Medical Association [Tenn Med] 2013 May; Vol. 106 (5), pp. 39-40.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common medical problem easily treated when diagnosed but requiring regular follow-up and patient medication compliance. At times, this diagnosis can go untreated resulting in the development of severe consequences such as Myxedema Coma. Of all the clinical symptoms, cardiovascular manifestations tend to be especially severe and often life threatening.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1088-6222
Volume :
106
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Tennessee medicine : journal of the Tennessee Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23691872