Two Deadly Complications of Untreated Hypothyroidism: Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Acute Coronary Syndrome

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dc.contributor.authorPehlivan Koroğlu, Esma
dc.contributor.authorÖzışık, Hatice
dc.contributor.authorTamnik, Fatih
dc.contributor.authorUyar, Mehmet
dc.contributor.authorErdoğan, Mehmet
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-25T18:53:49Z
dc.date.available2024-08-25T18:53:49Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentEge Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractMyxedema coma is a rare but life-threatening endocrinological emergency condition that may present with serious conditions such as sudden cardiac arrest or acute coronary syndrome. In this context, 2 cases are presented in this case report as examples of how deadly complications of myxedema coma can be prevented with rapid diagnosis and intervention. A 58-year- old female patient was admitted to the emergency service with complaints of altered consciousness and speech and balance disorders. She was hypothermic at admission. Her electrocardiogram was compatible with complete atrioventricular block. The patient who developed cardiac arrest during the follow-up was intubated, and spontaneous circulation was restored after 28 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The patient's thyroid function tests were compatible with hypothyroidism. The patient was diagnosed with myxedema coma, and treatment for myxedema coma was started. The patient was discharged after 40 days. A 55-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with chest pain. His electrocardiogram was compatible with first-degree atrioventricular block. There was ST segment elevation in D2, D3, and aVF derivations. The patient's thyroid function tests were compatible with hypothyroidism. The patient was diagnosed with myxedema coma and was immediately started treatment. The patient was discharged after 18 days. Myxedema coma is rarely seen due to the easy accessibility and feasibility of hypothyroidism treatment, however, in cases when it is seen it may present with mortal manifestations. Hence, it is of utmost importance that clinicians take this serious condition into consideration and initiate treatment without delay.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.5152/erp.2023.22016-2
dc.identifier.endpage32en_US
dc.identifier.issn2822-6135
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage28en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5152/erp.2023.22016-2
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11454/103273
dc.identifier.volume27en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001098169000006en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAvesen_US
dc.relation.ispartofEndocrinology Research and Practiceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.snmz20240825_Gen_US
dc.subjectAcute coronary syndromeen_US
dc.subjectmyxedema comaen_US
dc.subjectsudden cardiac arresten_US
dc.subjectThyroid-Diseaseen_US
dc.titleTwo Deadly Complications of Untreated Hypothyroidism: Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Acute Coronary Syndromeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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