Asian Journal of Cardiology Research

Cardiac Tamponade: A Rare Revealing form of Hypothyroidism

Anass A. Maaroufi *

Cardiology Division, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca 20250, Morocco.

Ali A. El Jazouli

Cardiology Division, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca 20250, Morocco.

Brahim B. Nassour

Cardiology Division, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca 20250, Morocco.

Mohamed M. Nachid

Cardiology Division, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca 20250, Morocco.

Rachida R. Habbal

Cardiology Division, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca 20250, Morocco.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Hypothyroidismis a common disorder that affects multiple organs, we report on a case of primary hypothyroidism with cardiactamponade in a 50-year-old man who presented with dyspnea. A bedside echocardiogram revealed Tamponade; pericardiocentesis was performed, two liters of yellow fluid was removed. Laboratory analysis revealed the diagnosis of hypothyroidism due to elevated TSH and low T3 and T4.

In the presence of a barrier, hypothyroidism should be suspected in patients without sinus tachycardia, The fluid's characteristic changes from clear to yellow, the prognosisis favorable after hormone therapy.

Keywords: Tamponnade, hypothyroidism, pericardiocentesis

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