Reversible Pulmonary Hypertension and Isolated Right-Sided Heart Failure Associated With Hyperthyroidism
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Description
Hyperthyroidism may present with signs and symptoms related to dysfunction of a variety of organs. Cardiovascular pathology in hyperthyroidism is common. A few case reports describe isolated right heart failure, tricuspid regurgitation, and pulmonary hypertension as the prominent cardiovascular manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Although most textbooks do not mention hyperthyroidism as a cause of pulmonary hypertension and isolated right heart failure, the literature suggests that some hyperthyroid patients may develop reversible pulmonary hypertension and isolated right heart failure. We report a case of hyperthyroidism presenting with signs and symptoms of isolated right heart failure, tricuspid regurgitation, and pulmonary hypertension, which resolved with treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Citation Information
Ismail, Hassan M.. 2007. Reversible Pulmonary Hypertension and Isolated Right-Sided Heart Failure Associated With Hyperthyroidism. Journal of General Internal Medicine. Vol.22(1). 148-150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-006-0032-0 PMID: 17351857 ISSN: 0884-8734