De Quervain's thyroiditis electrocardiogram
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
EKG findings associated with de Quervain's thyroiditis include sinus tachycardia. Rarely signs of myocardial damage including ST segment elevation and arrhythmias can also be seen in thyrotoxicosis.
Electrocardiogram
EKG findings associated with de Quervain's thyroiditis include:[1][2][3]
- Sinus tachycardia
- ST segment elevation
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart blocks
References
- ↑ SANDLER G (1959). "The effect of thyrotoxicosis on the electrocardiogram". Br Heart J. 21 (1): 111–6. PMC 517970. PMID 13618468.
- ↑ Timurkaynak T, Aydogdu G, Cengel A (2002). "Acute myocardial infarction secondary to thyrotoxicosis". Acta Cardiol. 57 (6): 439–42. doi:10.2143/AC.57.6.2005470. PMID 12542124.
- ↑ Martinez-Diaz GJ, Formaker C, Hsia R (2012). "Atrial fibrillation from thyroid storm". J Emerg Med. 42 (1): e7–9. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2008.06.023. PMID 19097726.