Incidence, risk factors, natural history and outcomes of heart failure in patients with Graves disease
Conclusion
De novo HF occurs in 5.4% of patients with GD and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular hospitalisations and mortality. Risk factors include AF, higher TRAb, higher BMI and overt hyperthyroidism.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Naser, J. A., Pislaru, S., Stan, M. N., Lin, G. Tags: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies Source Type: research
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