Publications by authors named "Rinsha P V Sherin"
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- Increased cardiovascular mortality in acromegaly is primarily caused by cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, with acromegalic cardiomyopathy being a key contributor.
- Risk factors for developing cardiomyopathy include age, duration of acromegaly, and body mass index (BMI), while the length of growth hormone excess matters more than its level.
- Improved treatment options for acromegaly have helped reduce morbidity and mortality, but neoplastic causes are currently the leading cause of death in affected patients.
We report a 54-year-old man with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and hypothyroidism who responded to LT3/LT4 combination, rather than LT4 alone. He was able to discontinue all antidepressant medications eventually. Interestingly, the patient has a DIO2 polymorphism.
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