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» Air Hunger to Death: Breathing Problems of Hypothyroid Patients
   Physician discusses some of the cardiopulmonary issues experienced in those with hypothyroidism.
   http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/comentry/breathingproblems.htm

» Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction - The Hidden Menace?
   Abstract discusses thyrotoxicosis, overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism, and how its perceived as a reversible disorder but long term studies report adverse outcomes.
   http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/87/3/963

» Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?
   Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
   http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/1/e9

» Even Mild Thyroid Problems Double Risk Of Heart Condition
   Discusses the negative effects on heart function in individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism.
   http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/07_10_04_bauer.html

» Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
   Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
   http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4960&nbr=3524&ss=6&xl=999

» Heart Threatening Illnesses
   American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on Thyroid Disorders and the Heart.
   http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/heartthreateningillnesses/

» Heart failure wall stress drops 38% with moderate thyroid hormone therapy
   Low thyroid function is very common in congestive heart failure, it also indicates a reduced likelihood of recovery, and an increased chance of death.
   http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/aps-hfw051205.php

» Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approaches
   Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids. From BioMed Central.
   http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3782/6/451/abstract

» Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
   Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities. From Humana Press.
   http://www.humanapress.com/ArticleDetail.pasp?issn=0969-711X&acode=ENDO:24:1:001

» Low Thyroid Function May Equal High Heart Disease Risk
   Patients with untreated, mild-to-moderate subclinical hypothyroidism may experience severe cardiac problems.
   http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Thyroid/tb/2230

» Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman
   Presents a case study of a rare occurrence associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
   http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0007/ea0007p272.htm

» Newswise: Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in New Research Study
   Researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings.
   http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/516245/

» The Heart and the Thyroid Gland
   Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. What patients need to watch out for.
   http://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE6A.html

» Thyroid And Heart Failure
   Discusses subclinical hypothyroidism and the increased risk of cardiac problems among older adults.
   http://medicineworld.org/cancer/lead/12-2005/thyroid-and-heart-failure.html

» Thyroid Disease and Echocardiography
   Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
   http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/thyroid.html

» Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects
   Research suggests that overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension. From The Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
   http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/7/3455

» Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Death
   Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH.
   http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_10_01_walsh.html

» Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular system
   Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3). From Entrez PubMed.
   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15282446?dopt=Abstract

» UK study links heart conditions with common 'hidden' hormone disorders in the elderly
   Suggests a strong link between heart problems and undiagnosed thyroid disease.
   http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=22247