The Claim
Among adults with hyperthyroidism and no prior history of ischemic heart disease, 93.3% exhibit myocardial ischemia detectable by 99mTc-Sestamibi myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, with 85.7% of those exhibiting reversible defects, indicating that functional cardiac abnormalities are highly prevalent in this population despite the absence of obstructive coronary disease.
What the research says
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In adults with hyperthyroidism but no prior heart disease, more than 90% show signs of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle on a specialized scan, and most of these cases involve temporary blood flow issues that are not caused by blocked arteries.
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Among adults with hyperthyroidism and no prior history of ischemic heart disease, 93.3% exhibited myocardial ischemia detectable by 99mTc-Sestamibi myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, with 85.7% of those showing reversible defects, indicating that functional cardiac abnormalities are highly prevalent in this population despite the absence of obstructive coronary disease.
Too much thyroid hormone makes the heart beat faster and harder, forcing it to use more oxygen. At the same time, the blood vessels supplying the heart cannot deliver enough extra blood to meet this demand, so parts of the heart muscle temporarily don't get enough oxygen, even though there are no blockages in the arteries.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with an overactive thyroid but no heart disease, this study found that almost all had temporary signs of reduced blood flow to the heart during stress tests — meaning their hearts were working too hard because of too much thyroid hormone, not because of clogged arteries.
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