Title: Hyperthyroidism Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy is Reversible
Author: Dr Gopalakrishnan
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i5.35
Abstract
Dilated Cardiomyopathy is an uncommon presentation in hyperthyroid patients. There are very few case reports of Hyperthyroidism induced Dilated cardiomyopathy, which is completely reversible.
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