Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Electrocardiographic Characteristics, Ultrasound Imaging of the Neck, and Echocardiography in Hypothyroid Patients
Pankit Hasmukhbhai Patel, Nooruddin Muder Yusuf, Smit Ajay Patel
JCDR. 2024: 3681-3688
Abstract
This prospective observational study conducted at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital evaluated the electrocardiographic, ultrasound imaging of the neck, and echocardiographic manifestations in 65 hypothyroid patients over six months. The results indicated a high prevalence of cardiovascular abnormalities including bradycardia (40%), low voltage QRS complexes (25%), and diastolic dysfunction (35%), as well as thyroid structural changes such as glandular enlargement (60%) and nodularity (20%). These findings highlight the extensive impact of hypothyroidism on cardiovascular and thyroid health, underscoring the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluations in the management of this condition.
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