Cardiac tamponade in myxedema

Pericardial effusions are frequently found in myxedema and , when present, are asymptomatic and usually of no hemodynamic consequence. We report a patient with ascites and pericardial effusion due to myxedema who developed cardiac tamponade following abdominal paracentesis. This case emphasizes that...

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Published in:	The American journal of the medical sciences Vol. 269; no. 1; p. 117
Main Authors:	Alsever, R N, Stjernholm, M R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1975
Subjects:	Adult Cardiac Tamponade - etiology Cardiomegaly - diagnostic imaging Female Humans Myxedema - complications Pericardial Effusion - diagnostic imaging Pericardial Effusion - etiology Radiography
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Summary:	Pericardial effusions are frequently found in myxedema and , when present, are asymptomatic and usually of no hemodynamic consequence. We report a patient with ascites and pericardial effusion due to myxedema who developed cardiac tamponade following abdominal paracentesis. This case emphasizes that treatment of patients with myxedematous chronic pericardial effusions should include avoidance of those measurements which may reduce venous filling pressure or effective cardiac output regardless of the thyroid status.
ISSN:	0002-9629
DOI:	10.1097/00000441-197501000-00012