Pericardial effusion is a frequent finding in myxedema (30%) that is not reliably indicated by cardiomegaly or low ECG voltage, but resolves with thyroid replacement therapy.
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May warrant echocardiography for bradycardia in hypothyroidism; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Kerber et al. (1975) studied this question.
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