A case of pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with hyperthyroidism, persistent after euthyroidism was obtained

Korean Circ J. 2010 Nov;40(11):593-5. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2010.40.11.593. Epub 2010 Nov 30.

Abstract

Cardiovascular manifestations in hyperthyroidism occur frequently with various phenotypes. An association between hyperthyroidism and pulmonary arterial hypertension has been reported. In previously reported cases, the hemodynamic and symptomatic recovery of pulmonary arterial hypertension is usually concomitant with achievement of euthyroidism. We report a patient who had pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with Graves' disease, which persisted after euthyroidism was obtained.

Keywords: Graves' disease; Hyperthyroidism; Pulmonary hypertension.