Heart Failure Presenting as Myxedema Coma: Case Report and Review Article.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Description

Hypothyroidism is a common medical problem easily treated when diagnosed but requiring regular follow-up and patient medication compliance. At times, this diagnosis can go untreated resulting in the development of severe consequences such as Myxedema Coma. Of all the clinical symptoms, cardiovascular manifestations tend to be especially severe and often life threatening.

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