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Tsh 0.01 heart pounding some no reason. no thyrd gland. on synthroid (thyroxine) since 35. can you dev cardiomyopathy w this? no adjust yet waiting - dr to call
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Yes: You can develop cardiomyopathy due to hyperthyroidism induced tachycardia. It seems that you may need to have your thyroid dose decreased. Are you pregnant now, your dose recently increased?
Answered 4/24/2015
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