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Cardiac Effects of Thyroid Disease
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November 28, 2005

Cardiac Effects of Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disorders - either an underactive or overactive thyroid gland - are common, even in people with heart disease. And especially if you have heart disease, the symptoms produced by thyroid disorders, even if subtle, can be dangerous. Unfortunately doctors often attribute these symptoms to something other than thyroid disease, and sometimes it's up to the patient to lead them in the right direction. Read what you need to know about thyroid disorders and the heart, here, from About's Heart Disease guide Dr. Rich Fogoros..

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