| Literature DB >> 22942634 |
Ali Motabar1, Ramtin Anousheh, Rimon Shaker, Ramdas G Pai.
Abstract
Subclinical pericardial effusions are common in patients with untreated hypothyroidism and usually resolve with thyroid replacement therapy, but cardiac tamponade is a rare presentation of prolonged untreated hypothyroidism. We report the first case of cardiac tamponade due to hypothyroidism produced by administration of amiodarone.Entities:
Keywords: Cardiac tamponade; amiodarone therapy; hypothyroidism
Year: 2011 PMID: 22942634 PMCID: PMC3331654 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1284201
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Angiol ISSN: 1061-1711