Reversible dilated cardiomyopathy associated with post-partum thyrotoxic storm

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作者
Daly, M. J. [1 ]
Wilson, C. M. [2 ]
Dolan, S. J. [3 ]
Kennedy, A.
McCance, D. R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal Victoria Hosp, Reg Ctr Endocrinol & Diabet, Belfast BT12 6BA, Antrim, North Ireland
[2] Royal Victoria Hosp, Reg Med Cardiol Ctr, Belfast BT12 6BA, Antrim, North Ireland
[3] Royal Victoria Hosp, Dept Endocrine Surg, Belfast BT12 6BA, Antrim, North Ireland
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10.1093/qjmed/hcn173
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The following case of a young mother presenting with post-partum pulmonary oedema, highlights a singular and life-threatening complication of a common condition (thyrotoxicosis). While thyrotoxic heart disease is well described, thyrotoxic storm in the post-partum period associated with dilated cardiomyopathy, congestive cardiac failure and ventricular fibrillation is exceptional.
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页码:217 / 219
页数:3
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