Open AccessConcurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Hyperthyroidism: a Case Report
Author(s) -
Josip Katić,
Ana Katić,
Karla Katić,
Darko Duplančić,
Mislav Lozo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
acta clinica croatica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.274
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1333-9451
pISSN - 0353-9466
DOI - 10.20471/acc.2021.60.02.20
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary embolism , deep vein , fibrinolysis , thrombosis , venous thrombosis , coagulation , venous thromboembolism , coagulation disorder , cardiology , thyroid
Numerous disorders of coagulation and fibrinolysis have been reported in patients with thyroid diseases, especially with hyperthyroidism. Most articles are focused on deep vein thrombosis risk, however, few of them describe association between hyperthyroidism and pulmonary embolism. We report a case of a 43-year-old woman with long-term uncontrolled hyperthyroidism complicated by venous thromboembolism. The potential mechanisms could be endothelial dysfunction, decreased brinolytic activity, and increased levels of coagulation factors. Thyroid evaluation should be recommended in patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolic events.