Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Editorial
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Amiodarone / administration & dosage
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Amiodarone / adverse effects*
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / drug therapy
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Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
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Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
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Euthyroid Sick Syndromes / etiology*
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Heart Failure / etiology
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Humans
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Hyperlipidemias / etiology
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Hypertension / etiology
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Hypothyroidism / chemically induced
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Pleural Effusion / etiology
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Thyroid Diseases / complications*
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Thyroid Function Tests
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Thyroid Gland / drug effects
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Thyrotoxicosis / chemically induced
Substances
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
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Amiodarone