Nonischemic cardiomyopathy with reduced ejection fraction secondary to hyperthyroidism.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a form of heart failure characterized by left ventricular dilation with impaired systolic function. Causes may include ischemic heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, valvular heart disease, endocrine disorders, substance use, and viral diseases. This case report describes a patient with new-onset heart failure, initially diagnosed as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy with pericarditis secondary to a virus but later found to be secondary to hyperthyroidism.

Healthcare provider compliance with the 2013 ACC/AHA Adult Cholesterol Guideline recommendation for high-intensity dose statins for patients with coronary artery disease.

Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the foremost cause of death for U.S. adults.