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01-02-2008 | Case report

Hypothyroidism as the cause of atrioventricular block in an elderly patient

Auteurs: N. Schoenmakers, W. E. de Graaff, R. H. J. Peters

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 2/2008

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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Titel: Hypothyroidism as the cause of atrioventricular block in an elderly patient
Auteurs: N. Schoenmakers
W. E. de Graaff
R. H. J. Peters
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2008
Uitgeverij: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086119

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