Postpartum thyroiditis electrocardiogram
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]
Overview
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
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.
Looking for the patient version?
© 2026 MyEClinic – IFTM Institut für Telematik in der Medizin GmbH