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Was told have overactive thyroid is it possible this has been a long term condition which has shown as a heart attack in 2011?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes and no: Yes - This could be a long-term condition that you've been living with. No - I don't see how this could be misinterpreted as a heart attack. The lab results and EKG tracings are very different. I hope this helps!

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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