Myxoedema crisis as a cause for reversible complete heart block

Publication date: Available online 27 October 2017 Source:Journal of Indian College of Cardiology Author(s): Stuart M. Moss, Vinayak Nagaraja, Ee-May Chia An 85year old female was brought in to hospital confused, dyspnoeic and pre-syncopal and was found to be bradycardic down to 19bpm and hypothermic down to 34.5°C. She was found to be hypothyroid which required insertion of a temporary pacing system. Thyroid function resolved and she was no long pacing dependent. This case highlights the sinister outcomes that can arise from thyroid dysfunction, which can be successfully treated if identified early enough.
Source: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research