Risk of neurally mediated syncope in hypothyroidism and obesity

Authors

  • José Ramón Lanz-Luces
  • José Manuel Lanz-Luces
  • Luis Fernando Escobar Guzmán
  • José Daniel Lanz-Souquett
  • Héctor Aceituno
  • Carlos Rodrigues Artuza
  • José Luis Lanz-Luces

Keywords:

Neurally mediated syncope, obesity, hypothyroidism, autonomic function test.

Abstract

Introduction and rationale: Thyroid hormones participate in several known mechanisms of cardiac function, being compromised in hypothyroidism (HPT), when uncontrolled, is associated with weight gain. HPT and Obesity participate in autonomic dysfunction. 

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Lanz-Luces, J. R., Lanz-Luces, J. M., Escobar Guzmán, L. F., Lanz-Souquett, J. D., Aceituno, H., Rodrigues Artuza, C., & Lanz-Luces, J. L. (2021). Risk of neurally mediated syncope in hypothyroidism and obesity. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 129(3), 625–631. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/22884

Issue

Vol. 129 No. 3 (2021)

Section

ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES

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