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Case Reports
. 1978 Nov;70(11):833-6.

Primary myxedema heart disease

J Thomas, K B Mills, D W Grisham
Case Reports

Primary myxedema heart disease

J Thomas et al. J Natl Med Assoc. 1978 Nov.

Abstract

A case of primary myxedema heart disease in an 84-year-old man is presented. His history and physical examination were typical of myxedema. Electrocardiographic changes showing generalized low voltage, nonspecific S-T segment and T-wave changes, and nodal rhythm are characteristic of the disease. The patient showed remarkable improvement after oral liothyronine (Cytomel) therapy.

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