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Effects of thyroid hormone and thyroid dysfunction on the cardiovascular system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8053109     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Thyroid disease is common in veterinary practice. The heart, especially the myocardium, is sensitive to thyroid hormone, and deficiencies or excesses can alter cardiovascular function. Observed changes result from direct effects upon the myocardium and indirect effects that result from effects upon the vasculature and peripheral tissues. Clinically significant cardiovascular abnormalities related to hypothyroidism are rare. If present, they are primarily manifest as reduced left ventricular pump function, as apparent echocardiographically, or arrhythmias. Hyperthyroidism is common in the cat and infrequently encountered in dogs. Clinically significant cardiovascular manifestations are common and often dramatic. Hyperdynamic systolic function and mild myocardial hypertrophy are common manifestations which may lead to overt congestive and high output heart failure. If signs of congestive heart failure or significant arrhythmias are not evident, specific therapy need only be directed toward restoration of the euthyroid state. In most cases the cardiovascular changes associated with thyroid dysfunction are completely reversible.
Authors:
R D Kienle; D Bruyette; P D Pion
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0195-5616     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract.     Publication Date:  1994 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-09-08     Completed Date:  1994-09-08     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7809942     Medline TA:  Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  495-507     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology,  veterinary*
Cat Diseases / etiology*
Cats
Dog Diseases / etiology*
Dogs
Heart / physiopathology
Hyperthyroidism / complications,  veterinary
Hypothyroidism / complications,  veterinary
Thyroid Diseases / complications,  veterinary*
Thyroid Hormones / physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Thyroid Hormones

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