A Case Report of Severe Hypothyroidism-induced Cardiomyopathy and Anemia: The Concealed Cause

Background:
Cardiomyopathies are a broad range of cardiac illnesses defined by mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction and abnormal ventricular hypertrophy
or dilatation. Cardiomyopathies are classified into two categories: either primarily related to myocardial disease or secondary to other systemic or
organ disorders, including the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones have been linked to a wide range of significant effects on the cardiovascular
system.


Case Presentation:
We experienced a case of a 37-year-old male who presented with symptoms of heart failure and was discovered to have dilated cardiomyopathy.
The echocardiography study revealed significant left ventricular global hypokinesia and severely depressed left ventricular systolic function. The
laboratory testing confirms the presence of severe normocytic, normochromic anemia with severe hypothyroidism


Conclusion:
The present case illustrates that hypothyroidism should be addressed systematically by healthcare providers when dilated cardiomyopathy is
identified, and thyroid function testing should be regularly performed.