Hypothyroidism as the cause of atrioventricular block in an elderly patient |
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Authors: | N. Schoenmakers W. E. de Graaff R. H. J. Peters |
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Affiliation: | 1. www.bsl.nl/shop/
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Abstract: | Syncope is a common problem in the older patient. Sometimes syncope is caused by extreme bradycardia secondary to atrioventricular (AV) block. We describe a case in which a 90-year-old woman presented with complete AV block due to severe hypothyroidism. After suppletion with levothyroxine, AV conduction was restored. (Neth Heart J 2008;16:57-9.) |
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Keywords: | hypothyroidism atrioventricular block |
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