Re: Thyroid / Cardiac correllation?

Posted By John on May 26, 1999 at 11:36:18
I read down below that there seems to be a correllation between thyroid disease and Cardiac disease? I was wondering what these correllations were? No one in my family has ever had hypothyrodism and I've been diagnosed with it. I'm on .05 of Synthroid, but, have lost my father to blocked and hardning of the arteries at an early age (54). I'm know 31 and do suffer from anxiety palpitations and occasinal chest pain ( at least I hope its due to anxiety )I've had 2 ekg's done in the last 2 years and they were both normal. I'm wondering if there is any information I can find on this correllation.
John

[CCF Cardio MD - MTR]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on May 26, 1999 at 15:14:13
Dear John, thank you for your question.  Generally, hypothyroidism doesn't cause cardiac disease if it's properly treated with thyroid replacement (synthroid).  The TSH level is followed periodically to determine if you are on the correct dose of synthroid.   The palpitations are probably nothing to worry about since you've had normal ECG's, but you should speak to your physician further about that.  
I hope you find this information useful.  Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.  Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.  Good luck.
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