Hypothyroid coma E03.1

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Myxedema coma

Definition
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A rare, life-threatening acute situation is hypothyroid coma (myxedema coma), which is typically accompanied by very quiet heart sounds, slow heartbeat and low blood pressure, diffuse myxedema, low body temperature, weakened or extinguished reflexes and shallow breathing.

Etiopathogenesis
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Infections, operations, traumas

Therapy
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500ug IV L-thyroxine.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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