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.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Intravenous
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Coma* / drug therapy
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Coma* / etiology
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Coma* / physiopathology
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Echocardiography / methods
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Electrocardiography / methods
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Female
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Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
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Heart Failure* / drug therapy
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Heart Failure* / etiology
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Heart Failure* / physiopathology
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Hormone Replacement Therapy / methods
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage*
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Middle Aged
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Myxedema* / blood
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Myxedema* / complications
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Myxedema* / diagnosis
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Myxedema* / drug therapy
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Myxedema* / physiopathology
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Thyroxine / administration & dosage*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Thyroxine
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Hydrocortisone