Primary myxedema heart disease

A case of primary myxedema heart disease in an 84-year-old man is presented. His history and physical examination were typical of myxedema. Electrocardiographic changes showing generalized low voltage, nonspecific S-T segment and T-wave changes, and nodal rhythm are characteristic of the disease. Th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the National Medical Association 1978-11, Vol.70 (11), p.833-836
Hauptverfasser:	Thomas, J, Mills, K B, Grisham, D W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Electrocardiography Heart Diseases - diagnosis Heart Diseases - drug therapy Humans Male Myxedema - diagnosis Myxedema - drug therapy Original Communications Triiodothyronine - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of primary myxedema heart disease in an 84-year-old man is presented. His history and physical examination were typical of myxedema. Electrocardiographic changes showing generalized low voltage, nonspecific S-T segment and T-wave changes, and nodal rhythm are characteristic of the disease. The patient showed remarkable improvement after oral liothyronine (Cytomel) therapy.
ISSN:	0027-9684