Sudden cardiac arrest associated with myxedema coma due to undiagnosed hypothyroidism: a case report
Abstract Background Myxedema coma, which occurs due to hypothyroidism, is a rare and life-threatening condition. Some patients have hemodynamic dysfunction, which consequently leads to cardiac arrest. The rarity of this condition makes it difficult to determine the cause of cardiac arrest. It is imp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00894-4 |