When the thyroid gland puts out too little hormone, it's called an underactive thyroid; the medical term is hypothyroidism. It may cause a slow heart rate, a rise in cholesterol, an increase in fluid around the heart, and heart failure. ❤️ A precursor to hypothyroidism called subclinical hypothyroidism may cause some changes in the blood fats and blood vessel function that may lead to an increased risk of narrowing of the arteries. ❤️ When the thyroid puts out too much hormone, it's called an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. This causes the heart to beat faster, which can lead to palpitations, or an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (afib). "Afib is the most common and dangerous heart risk associated with thyroid disorders," says Dr. Barbesino. ❤️ In afib, the heart's upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of pumping steadily. This can lead to blood clots forming in the slow-moving blood. If a clot travels in the blood to the brain, it can cause a stroke. Afib can also cause the heart's main pumping chambers (the ventricles) to pump too fast. The rapid heartbeat and quivering atria can eventually cause heart failure. -Harvard health letter (Thyroid Disorders and Heart Conditions) ❤️ Solution: Regulate thyroid hormone conversion. Click the link in our profile > Restoration Thyroid Audio Series > Subscribe to learn how! #wearefood #eastwesthealing #restorationthyroid #realfoodgangstas #consciousnutrition #heartdisease #heart #heartattack #afib #atherosclerosis #hypothyroid #hypothyroidism #thyroid #heartpalpitations #rapidheartbeat #thyroidproblems
