Postpartum thyroiditis electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]

Overview

There are no ECG findings associated with postpartum thyroiditis (PPT). An ECG may be helpful in excluding the causes of palpitation in a patient with PPT. Findings on an ECG suggestive of PPT include sinus rhythm tachycardia, usually seen in hyperthyroid phase.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with postpartum thyroiditis (PPT). An ECG may be helpful in excluding the causes of palpitation in a patient with PPT. Findings on an ECG suggestive of PPT include sinus rhythm tachycardia, usually seen in hyperthyroid phase.

Sinus tachycardia – Source: Courtesy of ecgpedia.org

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