Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion
A 72-year-old man presented with palpitation, dyspnea, and chest discomfort. Initial investigations revealed atrial fibrillation (AF) and pericardial effusion, further investigations unraveled primary hypothyroidism (thyroid stimulating hormone) of 34.7 μIU/ml and total thyroxine (T4) of 5.57 μg/dl)...
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| author | Rajesh Jain Dibakar Biswas Kundan Chaurasia Manoj Kumar Sujoy Ghosh Satinath Mukhopadhyay Subhankar Chowdhury |
| author_facet | Rajesh Jain Dibakar Biswas Kundan Chaurasia Manoj Kumar Sujoy Ghosh Satinath Mukhopadhyay Subhankar Chowdhury |
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| description | A 72-year-old man presented with palpitation, dyspnea, and chest discomfort. Initial investigations revealed atrial fibrillation (AF) and pericardial effusion, further investigations unraveled primary hypothyroidism (thyroid stimulating hormone) of 34.7 μIU/ml and total thyroxine (T4) of 5.57 μg/dl). Treatment with levothyroxine led to resolution of symptoms, AF, and pericardial effusion. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f56c808a3ea249069c10fd2ba355e5912022-12-22T01:21:27ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism2230-82102230-95002013-01-0117717017210.4103/2230-8210.119561Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusionRajesh JainDibakar BiswasKundan ChaurasiaManoj KumarSujoy GhoshSatinath MukhopadhyaySubhankar ChowdhuryA 72-year-old man presented with palpitation, dyspnea, and chest discomfort. Initial investigations revealed atrial fibrillation (AF) and pericardial effusion, further investigations unraveled primary hypothyroidism (thyroid stimulating hormone) of 34.7 μIU/ml and total thyroxine (T4) of 5.57 μg/dl). Treatment with levothyroxine led to resolution of symptoms, AF, and pericardial effusion.http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2013;volume=17;issue=7;spage=170;epage=172;aulast=JainAtrial fibrillationprimary hypothyroidismpericardial effusion |
| spellingShingle | Rajesh Jain Dibakar Biswas Kundan Chaurasia Manoj Kumar Sujoy Ghosh Satinath Mukhopadhyay Subhankar Chowdhury Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Atrial fibrillation primary hypothyroidism pericardial effusion |
| title | Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| title_full | Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| title_fullStr | Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| title_short | Restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| title_sort | restoration of sinus rhythm following levothyroxine treatment in a case of primary hypothyroidism presenting with atrial fibrillation and pericardial effusion |
| topic | Atrial fibrillation primary hypothyroidism pericardial effusion |
| url | http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2013;volume=17;issue=7;spage=170;epage=172;aulast=Jain |
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