Iranian Heart Association Iranian Heart Journal 11 3 2010 09 01 MASSIVE PERICARDIAL EFFUSION: A RARE CARDIAC MANIFESTATION IN HYPOTHYROIDISM 43 46 83720 EN MARYAM ARDESHIRI IRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, SHAHEED RAJAI CARDIOVASCULAR, MEDICAL AND RESEARCH CENTER, VALI ASR AVE., MELLAT PARK, TEHRAN, IRAN MARYAM, SHOJAIFAR MAJID MALEKI SARA JALILI Journal Article 2019 03 05 Pericardial effusion is a common finding in hypothyroidism patients. We had three cases of hypothyroidism with cardiac manifestations of massive pericardial effusion accompanied by echocardiographic evidence of tamponade. After diagnosis, pericardiocentesis and treatment with hormonal drugs were commenced, as a result of which the symptoms were alleviated. Tamponade is a serious, albeit rare, clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism. It is, therefore, advisable that hypothyroidism be considered in all patients with pericardial effusion. Pericardial effusion Hypothyroidism Cardiac tamponade https://journal.iha.org.ir/article_83720_4202e821d569d360f740e53d64d40234.pdf