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Heart Murmur/Hyperthyroidism
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Heart Murmur/Hyperthyroidism
by Lisa__0__0, Jul 04, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Lisa on July 04, 1999 at 15:03:53
Recent test discovered hyperthyroidism TSH level 12.99. Prescribed synthroid (used for hyprothyroidism). Synthroid should be used cautiously w/patients w/coronary artery disease & angina. I have a functional heart murmur..concerned w/medication used that is for hypo & not hyper. Could medication cause any damage to heart?
Posted by cheryl on July 04, 1999 at 20:15:32
Hi Lisa,
I too have thyroid disease. Unless your lab standards are different, a TSH of over 4.2 is considered hypothyroidism, not hyper. A TSH of below .4 is considered hyperthyroidism. I'm not a doctor but have gone from hyper to hypo, so have had lots of TSH tests.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD JMF on July 05, 1999 at 17:48:41
Thanks for your comments. An elevated TSH does mean HYPO thyroidism.
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