Case report

https://doi.org/10.20471/acc.2021.60.02.20

Concurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Hyperthyroidism: a Case Report

Josip Katić ; Department of Cardiology, Split University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia
Ana Katić ; University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
Karla Katić ; Department of Ophthalmology, Split University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia
Darko Duplančić ; Department of Cardiology, Split University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia
Mislav Lozo ; Department of Cardiology, Split University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia

Abstract

Numerous disorders of coagulation and fibrinolysis have been reported in patients
with thyroid diseases, especially with hyperthyroidism. Most articles are focused on deep vein thrombosis
risk, however, few of them describe association between hyperthyroidism and pulmonary embolism.
We report a case of a 43-year-old woman with long-term uncontrolled hyperthyroidism complicated
by venous thromboembolism. The potential mechanisms could be endothelial dysfunction, decreased
fibrinolytic activity, and increased levels of coagulation factors. Thyroid evaluation should be
recommended in patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolic events.

Keywords

Hyperthyroidism; Pulmonary embolism; Venous thromboembolism; Deep vein thrombosis

Hrčak ID:

263807

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/263807

Publication date:

1.6.2021.

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