Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Is The Treatment Hashimotos Throid?
I went for pro-op and was told they could not due surgery because my ekg was showing acute mi and I felt fine and they toook my blood pressure and it was 140/80. Could this have been because I was just told I have hashimotos throid and my goiter is growing and that is why I was gojng for surgery.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
Good day,
Noted your concern.
HAshimotos's thyroidits can cause the thyroid to grow and if assocated with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, it can cause slowing of heart rate. However, it ca cause MI indirectly by increasing abnormal cholesterol. Another way of Hashimotos affecting the heart is by enlarging the heart muscles. Only by analyzing the EKG and also doing an echo of heart, further evaluation is possible. To annswer your question, Yes, Hashimotos can cause your EKG changes, but it is rare.
Regards
Binu
Noted your concern.
HAshimotos's thyroidits can cause the thyroid to grow and if assocated with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, it can cause slowing of heart rate. However, it ca cause MI indirectly by increasing abnormal cholesterol. Another way of Hashimotos affecting the heart is by enlarging the heart muscles. Only by analyzing the EKG and also doing an echo of heart, further evaluation is possible. To annswer your question, Yes, Hashimotos can cause your EKG changes, but it is rare.
Regards
Binu
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Electrocardiography
Loading Online Doctors....