Magnitude of cardiac abnormality and its associated factors among hyperthyroidism patients on follow-up at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A significant portion of hyperthyroid patients overburdened by cardiac abnormalities. Being unmarried, overt hyperthyroid, Asthmatic, long stay on treatment and type of treatment were significantly associated with cardiac abnormality. Hence, attention should be given for cardiac abnormalities while treating hyperthyroid patients.
Authors
- Senbeta Guteta Abdissa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9378-9113)
- Yawkal Tsega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1969-7509)
- Shambel Nigussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6673-9826)
- Fekade Demeke Bayou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3437-9392)
- Natnael Kebede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5734-6289)
- Theodros Aberra Alemneh
- Bayu Hailemariam Mersha
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-04212-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.36