Can thyroid disease cause a heart attack?
I am treated for an overactive thyroid gland, I have already had two heart attacks. Can a heart attack be caused by thyroid disease and how can I prevent another heart attack? ~ Maciej
An overactive thyroid is not a common risk factor for coronary heart disease, which is the most common cause of a heart attack. However, severe hyperthyroidism may be a direct trigger of myocardial infarction in patients with coronary artery disease. Infarcts caused solely by an overactive thyroid have been reported rarely. To reduce the risk of another heart attack, you should systematically take the prescribed medications (including those used to treat hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol), stop smoking, use an appropriate diet (low in animal fats and salt, and rich in fruit, vegetables and fish). ), normalize body weight and maintain physical activity.
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