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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION USING 2D ECHO IN THYROID DISORDER: A TEACHING HOSPITAL BASED OBSERVATIONAL STUDY


    Dr. K. Rahul Reddy, Dr. Mohd. Raheem Hussain
    JCDR. 2023: 311-317

    Abstract

    It can be primary or secondary. In contrast to primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) which is a diagnosis of exclusion, secondary PAH is caused by various conditions most common being cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases or both co-existing.Thyroid dysfunction is known to cause Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) which is also known to be reversible by restoration of euthyroid state. Hence, timely diagnosis and institution of medications can prevent as well as treat the secondary PAH in these patients.

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    Volume 14 Issue 12

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