Mitral Chordae Rupture as a Possible First-Time Presentation for Graves’ Disease

J Heart Valve Dis. 2018 Jan;27(1):110-113.

Abstract

Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism that can lead to multiple cardiovascular complications. Herein is described the case of a 44-year-old male who presented with new-onset atrial fibrillation and mitral regurgitation secondary to flail anterior mitral leaflet with chordae tendineae rupture. This is a rare complication for Graves' disease, and has been reported only twice previously. It was hypothesized that this complication is secondary to Graves'-associated myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve in the presence of a hyperdynamic circulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrial Fibrillation / etiology
  • Chordae Tendineae* / physiopathology
  • Graves Disease / complications*
  • Graves Disease / diagnosis
  • Graves Disease / physiopathology
  • Heart Rupture / etiology*
  • Heart Rupture / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology