The diversity of hypothyroidism: a clinical case

Background. Although hypothyroidism is a fairly common disease in a population, it is often overlooked in the initial diagnosis. Clinically, hypothyroidism can manifest in many non-specific complaints and symptoms. Verification of the diagnosis requires the determination of blood thyroid hormone levels, and treatment consists of replacement therapy with levothyroxine. Description of the clinical case. The article presents a clinical case of long-standing undiagnosed severe hypothyroidism, manifested by various cardiovascular symptoms in a 66-year-old woman. Conclusion. There was a significant improvement in the patient’s condition in the form of a regression of most complaints as a result of replacement therapy with levothyroxine sodium for 1 month.

clinical case, hypothyroidism, thyroid hormones, cardiac dysfunction, levothyroxine