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Can hashimoto's thyroiditis cause a-fib or other heart problems?

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Yes: The initial stages of hashimoto's is an over active thyroid which over stimulates the heart leading to atrial fibrillation.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2017

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