Primary myxedema heart disease

J Natl Med Assoc. 1978 Nov;70(11):833-6.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Diseases / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myxedema / diagnosis*
  • Myxedema / drug therapy
  • Triiodothyronine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Triiodothyronine