Graves' disease and pulmonary hypertension: report of 2 cases

Authors

Salim S. Virani, University of Miami School of Medicine, United StatesFollow
Cesar E. Mendoza, University of Miami School of Medicine, United States
Alexandre C. Ferreira, University of Miami School of Medicine, United States
Eduardo de Marchena, University of Miami School of Medicine, United States

Document Type

Case Report

Department

Cardiology

Abstract

A possible association between hyperthyroidism and pulmonary hypertension has been reported. We describe 2 patients who had pulmonary hypertension associated with Graves' disease, both of whom experienced prompt hemodynamic and symptomatic recovery after normal thyroid function was restored. An autoimmune mechanism associated with vascular endothelial damage appears to have played a key pathogenic role in the development of pulmonary hypertension in these patients.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Texas Heart Institute Journal

Recommended Citation

Virani, S. S., Mendoza, C. E., Ferreira, A. C., de Marchena, E. (2004). Graves' disease and pulmonary hypertension: report of 2 cases. Texas Heart Institute Journal, 30(4), 314-315.
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