Re: Heart Murmur/Hyperthyroidism

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?

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Posted By CCF CARDIO MD JMF on July 05, 1999 at 17:47:10
Dear Lisa,
Agents to treat hyper or hypothyroidism will nopt harm your heart if used correctly as prescribed and monitored via blood tests.   In fact, once hyper or hypothyroidism is corrected, one often sees and improvement in heart function.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.


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