Unstable Angina with Normal Coronary Angiography in Hyperthyroidism: A Case Report

Hyperthyroidism is associated with an increase in myocardial oxygen consumption that, due to an imbalance of oxygen demand and supply, can cause angina. However, subclinical hyperthyroidism rarely presents as chest pain in the resting state. Herein, we present a case of subclinical hyperthyroidism i...

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Main Authors: Tsung-Hsien Lin, Ho-Ming Su, Wen-Chol Voon, Wen-Ter Lai, Sheng-Hsiung Sheu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2005-01-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09702736