Pulmonary Hypertension and Hypocholesterolemia Secondary to Thyrotoxicosis
Joint Authors
Shyamali, Narangoda Liyanage Ajantha
Ponnamperuma, Chandrike
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Thyroid disorders commonly affect the cardiovascular system.
Thyrotoxicosis leading to pulmonary hypertension has been increasingly reported during recent years.
Thyroid dysfunction affects the lipid metabolism, and thyrotoxicosis can be associated with low lipid levels.
Thyrotoxicosis presenting with right ventricular dysfunction is rare, and only few cases had been reported.
Case Presentation.
A 53-year-old woman presented with progressive shortness of breath and swelling of body for four months.
Examination showed generalized oedema and a systolic murmur over the left sternal border.
Transthoracic echocardiography confirmed pulmonary hypertension with tricuspid regurgitation.
Investigations revealed thyrotoxicosis and very low cholesterol levels.
Diagnosis of Graves’ disease was confirmed with detection of thyrotropin receptor antibodies.
Pulmonary pressure was normalized six months after antithyroid therapy.
Conclusion.
Thyrotoxicosis is a recognized cause of reversible pulmonary hypertension and acquired hypocholesterolemia.
However, most clinicians are not aware of these associations.
This case illustrates the importance of assessing thyroid function in patients presenting with pulmonary hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shyamali, Narangoda Liyanage Ajantha& Ponnamperuma, Chandrike. 2020. Pulmonary Hypertension and Hypocholesterolemia Secondary to Thyrotoxicosis. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147150
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shyamali, Narangoda Liyanage Ajantha& Ponnamperuma, Chandrike. Pulmonary Hypertension and Hypocholesterolemia Secondary to Thyrotoxicosis. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147150
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shyamali, Narangoda Liyanage Ajantha& Ponnamperuma, Chandrike. Pulmonary Hypertension and Hypocholesterolemia Secondary to Thyrotoxicosis. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147150
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147150