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https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-144-supl2-CR30

Hyperthyroidism as a secondary cause of worsening hypertension - a case report

Mia Edl ; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer Universi- ty of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Lucija Čolaković ; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer Universi- ty of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Lada Zibar ; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer Universi- ty of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia, University Hospital Merkur, Department of Nephrology, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: Hyperthyroidism increases systolic blood pressure (BP) by decreasing systemic vascular resistance, increasing heart rate, and raising cardiac output. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include palpitations, nervousness, sweating, weight loss, frequent bowel movements, heat intolerance, and insomnia. Treatment of hyperthyroidism alone lowers systolic BP in most patients.

Keywords

Blood pressure, Hypertension, Hyperthyroid- ism, Secondary hypertension

Hrčak ID:

278937

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/278937

Publication date:

27.4.2022.

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