Isolated right ventricular failure in hyperthyroidism: a clinical dilemma

Abstract

We present a unique case of a 42-year-old gentleman with newly diagnosed Graves’ disease and isolated right ventricular failure. Extensive evaluation to include echocardiogram and cardiac catheterization were negative for significant pulmonary hypertension or coronary artery disease as potential etiologies. Hyperthyroid induced vasospasm is a rare but reported clinical entity that serves to be a clinical and diagnostic dilemma.

Keywords

• coronary artery, vasospasm, hyperthyroidism, ventricular failure