Hyperthyroidism presenting as ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.034.01.14

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Thyrotoxicosis, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Angina, Graves’ disease

Abstract

A 31-year-old male, apparently well, presented with typical chest pain. His ECG showed ST-elevation from V1-V4 and echocardiogram revealed anteroseptal wall hypokinesia with ejection fraction of 45%. Normal coronary arteries were seen on coronary angiogram. A thyroid function test showed elevated free T4 levels with suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Treatment with thionamides and beta-blockers improved symptoms. Upon review 4 months later he was well. Repeat echocardiogram showed good ejection fraction with no hypokinetic area.

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Author Biographies

Gayathri Krishnan, Ministry of Health

Clinical Specialist, Fellow in Endocrinology

Norhayati Yahaya, Ministry of Health

Consultant Endocrinologist

Mansour Yahya, Ministry of Health

Consultant Cardiologist

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Published

2019-07-30

How to Cite

Krishnan, G., Yahaya, N., & Yahya, M. (2019). Hyperthyroidism presenting as ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - A Case Report. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 34(1), 92. https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.034.01.14

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Case Reports