A Rare Case of Amiodarone-Induced Hypothyroidism Presenting with Cardiac Tamponade

ABSTRACT

Subclinical pericardial effusions are common in patients with untreated hypothyroidism and usually resolve with thyroid replacement therapy, but cardiac tamponade is a rare presentation of prolonged untreated hypothyroidism. We report the first case of cardiac tamponade due to hypothyroidism produced by administration of amiodarone.

KEYWORDS

Cardiac tamponade - hypothyroidism - amiodarone therapy

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