Hypothyroidism and the heart 

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Best knowledgeable video about hypothyroidism & its effects as other symptoms..👍

Doc, I don't know exactly what your life is like. I understand you work at a hospital and see patients with heart problems. I also understand you do seminars, etc. but it seems to me, you are missing part of your calling! I've listened to many of your videos and think you're a great speaker and teacher. You are a "people person", so down to earth and human and a walking library of information! You deserve better than RU-vid. You're also pretty wonderful for voluntarily doing it. We, especially people with more serious illnesses, are very lucky!

God bless you doctor. Good information

I am 63 and for a several years I have been lethargic and often depressed. Lately I've been gaining weight for no reason. I already requested a thyroid test for my upcoming annual exam. It was very affirming to hear you describe this issue in such a logical and thorough manner. Thank you Dr. Gupta! 🙂

We love you.... thank you so much for all your teaching

I'm back again..my doctor increased my thyroid medication and I'm like a new person..no skipped heartbeats...and no problems with low blood pressure! I feel like I did 5 years ago..so much more energy.

You are a gift to your patients and all who watch your video's ....A warm, caring and compassionate human being. A gifted professional. Thank you so very much for all you do for us!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this informative video! I believe this is the problem I've been experiencing. Doctors here in the states, for the most part, want to prescribe medications to treat symptoms without getting to the root cause. Again, thank you!

I have Hashimoto's disease. I have recently found you and i just have to say, you are a very lovely caring compassionate human being. AND YOUR A DOCTOR TOO? 😉 I wish u were my doctor. Or at least every doctor was as compassionate as you sir. May the universe and your god bless you and your family. You obviously deserve it.

Thank you. I’ll forward this to my cardiologist. I am a patient of hypothyroidism for 40+ years and have been developing irregular heartbeat for the last few years. Your explanation has enlightened me. Thank you very much.

Essential watching for all doctors. Please. Thank you Dr Gupta. You are a breath of fresh air and commonsense.

I am so glad to have found your channel. My thyroid labs were abnormal 5 years ago and in that time I have seen 3 different doctors for treatment. Not one of them ever mentioned a correlation between hypothyroid and potential heart problems. I am so glad to hear you talk about this topic with such a clear and logical explanation.

I have ALL the symptoms you mentioned but every time I tell a doctor that I think it’s hypothyroidism they blow me off and say, NO it can’t be because all your thyroid hormones are normal. It’s easier for them to say I’m fat, tired, depressed and have high blood pressure because I’m overeating even though I told them that I only eat once a day and that’s dinner. They’ve basically call me a liar by saying things like calories in calories out. They want to put me on blood pressure medication but I refuse because I know what I eat and I refuse to let them put a bandaid on the problem and make me more sick by putting me on a lot of unnecessary medication if they would just listen to me and perform other tests or try giving me thyroid medication to see if it helps. I even told them that I took my temperature in the morning under my arm before I get up and it’s anywhere from 93.6 to 96.9, which only proves that I have hypothyroidism. They just ignore me; so now I refuse to let them weigh me because if they don’t care what’s causing my weight gain and other hypothyroidism symptoms I’m not going to let them criticize my weight gain and let them continue shaming me because that only makes me more depressed. I can hardly walk anymore because I get so out of breath just walking 50’ or going up 10 steps! I feel like I’m dying!!!😢 I’m not saying this about ALL doctors but when did medicine become all about the all mighty dollar? Most doctors don’t work for the patients anymore they work for the insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies! It’s rare to find a good doctor that will put their patients FIRST and do what’s best for them and their health and do everything within their power and abilities to get them well again. Sorry but that’s the truth because I’ve seen it first hand when I was in the medical field and of course as a patient. It literally makes me sick what’s happened to medicine!

I wish NHS Endocrinologist in West London were as knowledgeable as you 😪

Thanks Dr Gupta, another very interesting video. I was diagnosed 10 years ago with hypothyroidism and prescribed 75mg Thyroxin. 5 years later, diagnoses type 2 diabetes along with high blood pressure. Never appreciated the link between them. All meds taken religiously as I continue the battle with weight control. Through your videos I have a far better understanding of it all which gives me more confidence. I have also found taking magnesium very beneficial. Thanks once again for the time you take in putting these videos together.

Dr. Gupta thank you so much for this video. It clarified a lot about Hypothyroid, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides. I had a endocrinologist tell me that these things had nothing to do with my thyroid condition. I didn’t appear to have any of these problems until my thyroid went crazy. (I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis so my condition appears to be a result of that) Your advice is very empowering. It is time to find another endo and have them check my meds because these things re not abating despite rigorous lifestyle changes. Thank you for all that you do. I am also going to ask for a referral to a cardiologist. Once again thank you. I appreciate your time.

Thank you for taking time out and for sharing the information. It is much appreciated. And you are much admired. I wish that life is kind to you.

US endocrinologists, "But your blood tests are normal."

So glad I found this....so informative...I had a thyroidectomy and feeling that "extra beat" that feels like forever before it happens...can be scary...thank you for explaining it so simply!

Dr Gupta - Thank YOU, for all you do for us! I have just discovered your channel and watch several videos per day, to identify the cause(s) of my recent, PERSISTENT ectopic beats. Your video on inflammation is key for me, as well as this one on hypothyroidism. While I currently don't present with the more commons symptoms of hypothyroidism, I will have a blood test to see exactly what my levels are. In the meantime, I am focusing on reducing inflammation, primarily via a couple "bad things that I put in my body" - I have always exercised a lot, get out in the sun, eat fermented foods, and have a "clean diet"... but there definitely are areas in which I can improve - including SLEEP. Thanks again!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to make these videos--they are always very helpful and they help us to understand how various health issues effect the heart!

Thank you for this crucially informative video, Dr Gupta! Symptoms of Hypothyroidism, can sometimes be so vague that, as you point out, it can be difficult to diagnose. I found my own hypothyroidism some years ago by reading voraciously about my own symptoms ( tiredness, hair loss and brittle nails and higher than desirable TSH readings, but had to nag my original PCP about it. Levothyroxin ( Synthroid) for a year did NOTHING for me as I was not “ converting” T4 to T3 so I asked for Armour and that worked for awhile until they changed the formula. My current ( excellent and younger) PCP has me on a gm. of Naturethroid per day and that it working just fine! Thank you for broadening our knowledge of so many areas we would otherwise be uninformed of, and thus less healthy than we have the potential to be!

What a breath of fresh air these video’s are. I take Thyroxine for hypothyroidism but 7 yrs ago I had an out of hospital cardiac arrest (idiopathic) and I have only just now discovered the link. Really helpful and informative and a heart felt thank you from me.

Wow…… Thank you. The first time a real Doctor explains everything so clearly. Very Helpful. Thanks again !

Had hypo, developed THYCA, had a total TT and RAI about 17 years ago and it took more than a decade to straighten out my levels. I’ve noticed since I have my ectopics ( PVCs, PACs and SVT ) have lessened considerably. Great info as usual doc!

I’ve currently had thyroid issues since I was 18 (hyperthyroidism), I’m now 31 and have hypothyroidism, with extreme GERD..it’s definitely effected my heart. Great information doc, thankful for your channel!

I love watching and learning from these videos. Your style of delivery is excellent and the editing is spot on. However, so much info is packed into each video that it is like taking a drink from a fire hose. I watch the videos with a notepad and pen, and pause to replay often so I clearly understand the message. You have exceptional clarity of thought and deep understanding of your topics. Thank you for sharing with us.

I found dr Gupta today as I investigate my (recently) elevated blood pressure. 4 extremely informative and comprehensive videos later, I will be making an appt tomorrow to have thyroid checked (and full blood work up). He explains everything so clearly. Thanks you!!! New sub here.

Very helpful and informative video. Thank you. You seem like such a nice man.

Thank you! This is so important! Women listen to your body and advocate for your health!

I just found this video and was thrilled to find that is the problem I’m having! I have hypothyroidism was found about 3 years ago and the a year and a half I had a double bypass… I kept saying why why why ? My BP is high even on medication the statins cause such cramping of my legs and muscles it’s unbearable. I eat 0 cholesterol and live on a very resistive diet and the doctors don’t pay attention to my thyroid. Thank you for this very informative video… now I know the why and will look for a doctor to fix it!

I'm in the UK and most GPs don't take it seriously. My hypothyroidism has been left untreated for several years and as a result I now have heart issues. I wish GPs would listen to their patients more.

This described my problem precisely!!. I have a doctor who says treat the heart first and then the thyroid. Oh my god. I thought it was a thyroid problem cause my pulse wass so slow. I need to Sanjay Gupta for my doctor right now! Bless him!

I got adult onset type one diabetes at age 55 from too much sugar and had a TSH thyroid test which was normal , but after listening to Dr. Richard Bernstein’s Tele seminars, I learned that most of his diabetic patients have hypothyroidism and I had the symptoms. It took me a while to convince my practitioner that I needed a free T3 & free T4 thyroid test which is quite different from the TSH test. I was 15 points below low normal! I am now on generic Synthroid medication and I am beginning to feel much better. I do believe you concur with Dr. Richard Bernstein. He invented the basal bolus method of insulin and distributed the first diabetic meters. I love the man. My diabetic numbers are under control for the first time in 13 years. I do believe the ADA was bought off. Most everything they say is wrong including most meters. Thank you for explaining this in further detail. Dr. Richard Bernstein does live teleseminars every month and is on RU-vid as well. I listen as often as possible.

Eye opening. Thank you for the info, Dr. Knowledge is so empowering.

Another excellent video! Amiodarone affected my thyroid and have been on levothyroxine ever since, and as I get older ( I am a 60y/o male) the dose I take has risen. Interesting point about ectopic beats, have never heard this before, as even though I had a successful ablation 3 years ago I do still get some ectopic beats Many thanks for taking the time to record these videos, it is much appreciated.

Your face when the doorbell rang , priceless 🤣 . Good vid , I have radiation induced hypothyroidism, and suffer from ectopics. ( Well , I don't suffer , but I have them. )

Wow...something that can affect the cardiovascular system I would think is something we should we looking at all the time. Thanks for this video.. very informative!!

Brilliant young Cardiologist..puts issues in understand able terms

Amazing info Dr.❤

T3 has been withdrawn and no new patients are allowed to have Armour Thyroxine. This, I'm sure, is patient neglect. Getting Doctors to take note of Hypothyroid symptoms is a nightmare;; they just go by numbers.

Shared onto my health page as many of my readers have hypothyroidism and I am sure this will be of interest x

Great video, absolutely clarifying and interesting! Thank you! 🙏🏼

Very spot-on video. I’ve had Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism since I was 13 (I’m now nearly 51). Even though I’m thin, I’m still starting to experience this rise in blood pressure. And the extra beats. My hypothyroidism is, and has been treated daily since I was diagnosed. And I’m religious with my medication on an empty stomach. Ive also just been taken off my hormone pills due to turning 51, and I’m scared things will worsen due to this. I’ve also had high total cholesterol, although my LDL to HDL ratio is VERY good, I’m told. Very tricky disease, indeed.

Had Graves hyperthyroid. Took a pill became hypothyroid. Since 2009. Taking levothyroxine. My cholesterol is 221 was 240. My tregigylides is 73 hdl is. 49. I asked my doctor for a EKG because I was concerned about my heart I took it and it came out abnormal the results said I have inferior infarct undetermined age. I see a cardiologist for the first time in about 4 weeks I'm crossing my fingers everything will check out. I think I got high cholesterol when I became hypothyroid. I have high blood pressure but I'm taking a little dose of 50 mg of metropolol my blood pressure is usually 120/70 anyhow I keep you informed and everyone else I subscribed to the channel thank you so much. I just turned 57 years old otherwise I am perfectly healthy and no problems

Always Great work . . Thank you so much our best Doctor ❤❤❤

I'm a health professional in the industry for nearly 30 years and have studied functional medicine for the last decade. Why do women have hypothyroidism more than men? Because of estrogen in the majority of cases! Estrogen BLOCKS the uptake of iodide to the thyroid and without adequate iodide women will not only suffer with hypothyroidism, they will also suffer from uterine fibroids, cysts, polyps/endometriosis, fibrocystic breasts, and so on. One thing leads to another and eventually you could end up with cancer. The fix? Iodine/Iodide! Much more to this, but will stop here since this comment is getting lengthy.

Hi Dr a Bless New Year keep doing your great Work Love Peace Joy to all 🙏 ❤️

Thank you for this. My tsh was 49 until my meds have been upped. I did quite a lot of research because of the eptopics I had been getting. I never knew it could do so much damage.

Thank you for this video - very useful information.

Dr. Gupta, Thank you.....This makes sense of all the symptoms and issues that I experience ....EXTREME fatigue and symptoms still an issue...12 years on Levothroxine. Very helpful.

Dr. Gupta has the best shirts!

Thank You so much . You have put my mind at rest. Knowing that getting the thyroxine right will alleviate problems.I had a total thyroidectomy 10 years ago. I researched the fact that cholesterol goes up. You have verified all thoughts of what I was thinking.

You haven't mentioned Atrial Fibrillation. I am borderline and was told it is as a result of my Hypothyroidism. I also have Ectopics but had never been told that was also linked. The timeline of my many diagnosise now makes sense! Thank you for explaining the high BP that's been worrying as I've been slightly low all my life. I've had this for at least two years longer than my results would have dictated.

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism and I never took the prescribed medication for it. I did lots of research and learned that the medication doesn't heal the condition, but could bring on other health problems. (I didn't have time for that mad science treatment:() So I worked with a Chiropractor and my body restored itself, bringing my levels back to normal. I do have to also watch my stress levels and keep my endocrine system balanced with diet and lifestyle, and supplements for the deficiencies I had. I never got any heart, cholesterol, or blood pressure issues from it. Thank you again for this video.

Thank you my heart been beating fast I didn’t understand why I am waiting for blood tests I am praying and hoping for the best

Just back from hospital with high blood pressure. Apparently my heart and arteries are fine. In fact because they can find no fault on ECG, ultrasound or bloods, they suspect the one thing that's off. TSH is 11. I told them it's been much higher in the past 12 years and I never had tight chest nor high BP that I was aware of until the past week. I am known to skip medication if I think it's too near a coffee or a meal and always wanted to heal my thyroid, suspecting it's full of oxalates from a plant based diet. Anyway, today's scare and your information will have me taking my meds more keenly. In 12 years no endocrinologist could be bothered to explain to me the risks I might be at. Stroke was mentioned years ago but with zero explanation. Thanks.

Dear doctor, thank YOU for all that you do for us! Best wishes for the 2020!

Good doctor. Very knowledgeable.

Thank you so much for all of the reassurance you have given me over the years. Can’t thank you enough. I’d also love to see a video about hyperthyroidism and it’s affect on the heart.

M 20 I too got hypo high high level, TSH was 100+ severe Anxiety and high BPM and PALPITATIONS and panic attacks and gas bloating and fatigue weaknesses muscle pain low appetite. Onto 150mg levo and homoeopathy medicine for this. Improving and working with my doc to get better. Symptoms came from sept 22, diagnosed in nov 22 and onto med since then. I was so paranoid about my health, cried for many days with health Anxiety. Was so scared about my heart too. But things are improved I'm 40% recoverd i can say. Lost 7 kgs in a month. All the swelling is gone, Update : 10 Feb 23, was going to the loo 3 4 times a day and was hyper all the time like over existing in life tested again TSH WAS 0.78, T3 T4 all in 200s was overmedicated. Onto 100mg now feeling fatigue and tired all all day, unable to think properly sleepy all time. Working with doc. Life with thyroid i guess.

What an amazing knowledgeable teacher you are! Thank you

Thank you for this informative video. I learn a lot more about my health from your videos than from a visit to my GP. Can't blame him since they typically tend to be hard pressed for time and they really cannot spend too much time with each patient. Your videos help me understand more so that I can ask the right questions during my consultation. Thank you Dr Sanjay Gupta

Thank you Dr Gupta. My Endo has never explained this!!!

Thank you so much for making these videos. I have Hashimoto’s and have experienced many of the things you mentioned. I need a new cardiologist and was in the process of getting started with one when the Corona virus hit. My former cardiologist had told me that I have POTS but never tried to find out why I have it. I have noticed, some days, that I have pitting edema in my lower legs after being on my feet a lot during the day. You have helped me understand things better and that encourages me to press on in getting in to see a cardiologist who will work with my endocrinologist. Thank you!

Wait this explains everything that has happened to me 😱 I have hypothyroidism and have experienced the extra beat (which feels like skipping beat). Also had an EKG that said I have LONG QT

Thank you, Dr for all you do for us. I am empowered by your videos.

And also because of your video I'm definitely going to discuss regular blood tests to keep checking the thyroid!!!!

Very informative video, thanks Doc 😊

Thank you Dr Gupta. I have hypothyroidism, and take 100mcgs daily. I'm considering taking Magnesium Taurate for my hypertension because of the side effects from Amlodopine 5mgs, reducing it to 2.5mgs, which I struggle with. My GP has suggested I take Ramopril 2.5mgs but this also has side effects. I have taken Magnesium Citrate for cramps, and it also helps me relax, and sleep better. My body tolerates it well. I think you mentioned 500mgs daily Magnesium Taurate for cardiac patients in a previous video.

Thank you for sharing this information!

Many thanks for your extremely informative presentation. The information has been really helpful in explaining some of my cardiac symptoms which have been worrying. I have subclinical hypothyroidism and have been experiencing many of the symptoms you have discussed. Wonderful information to take forward and investigate further. Much gratitude

I can't believe how informative you are. I've noticed my blood pressure is 130/100 and it's terrified me. I had 150/115 yesterday. I had mild hypothyroidism 3 years ago and now I'm terrified to think about how bad it might be getting now. I also have a racing heart (im on metoprolol) which I'm worried will be worsened by levothyroxine to treat the hypothyroidism. The doctor probably didn't treat me with levothyroxine for this reason. My diastolic pressure being elevated is probably due to my mild hypothyroidism or maybe not but interesting to finally have a potential cause.

In my experience, most doctors are ridiculously afraid to medicate sufficiently and will go by TSH exclusively, totally ignoring the clinical presentation.

Thank you. The explanation of hypothyroidism is helpful and provides new insights for the layperson.

Thank you for this great video

AWESOME AND CREDITABLE INFORMATION!! I JUST HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM AND MY TRIGLYCERIDES SKY ROCKETED! THANK YOU FOR A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO🙏❤

Love these videos. So educational Thank You

Brilliant and thank you. Now I understand that that hypothyroidism can unbalance my blood pressure and cholesterol.

Thank you very informative.

Thank you, this is everything I didn’t realize I didn’t know. But everything that I’m experiencing, I’m going through heart testing for a murmur right now. I was hashimoto’s diagnosed decades ago and stopped medication because I seemed better. Not realizing that feeling better and not medication hurts your organs and hormones quietly. It took years to get back in medication it’s drs who said my numbers were fine and I didn’t have thyroid disease. After a specialist diagnosed hashimoto’s again I’m being monitored and medicated, but the dosage is so low it laughabl. But yes, swelling, exhaustion, bowel issues, skin lesions, mouth and nose sores, joint swelling and pain, daily headaches and dizziness, now a heart murmur. A lot seems to be tied in with thyroid issues and there’s not much anyone knows to do to address and correct that.

This is very interesting. I have had people tell me that if my BP is high it's because I am taking too much thyroid medication.

Thank you for helping with my anatomy & pathology essay for my Nutritional Therapy course. Really easy to follow and helpful video!

Doc this week's video was awesomely informative. I am hypothyroid since 3 years now. I am now off Thyroxine (88mcg) for last 8 weeks now. Monitoring my TSH and has been subclinical (6.2 units) after 8 weeks. I am attributing this to a specific yoga and medication. Not sure if there is a relationship but will keep checking TSH another 4 week & 8 weeks.

Good morning dr gupta sir just listen your esteemed views on hypothyroidism very helpful thanks 04/01/2020

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Always great information.

Wow my doctor said I have underactive thyroid ...wonder if thats been my problem that my heartbeats skip sometime and my blood pressure drops when I'm exercising..after I rest a while my BP goes up and no more skipped beats. He's putting me on the Levothyroxine now. Thanks a bunch for such excellent information!!

I have hypothyroidism, it was a great video. I am currently getting my levels adjusted

Been hyper years ago was no Fun ! One thing that improved my ‘ palpatations’ years later was correcting my very very low vitamin d levels! Would be good if endos tested thyroid patients for ViT D deficiency’s which are common in us hyper folk and it’s there in black and white in medical literature too ! ( 13 yr ago now could of saved my years of grief after thyroidectomy) good video !

I really like how you interpret the data doctor Sanjay. I always get informations that are beneficial even in this video i found new informations regarding hypothyrodisim especially the long Qt and amiodarone i hope you keep feeding us interesting topics thank you doctor😀

Thank you! I have most of these symptoms and now I know what to talk to my doctor about. I would never have guessed it was thyroid

Thank you for this video. I suffered with Graves disease for decades and was talked into having radio active iodine to "fix" my thyroid. Now I have hypothyroidism and heart trouble. Just this morning my heart was racing and skipping about and it scares me. I have lost faith in some members of the medical profession as they seem bent on treating symptoms and not treating the cause. Anyway, thank you for explaining this to us. No doctor I have met has bothered to tell me this.

Just listen to your presentation thank you for your support. i had problem with thyroid over yr & 1/2 I was not given anything to help. other the come back in 6 mons. I am having way to much fatigue, it has been around me for along time. I am losing appetite, I have low energy & sometimes down hill again. i cannot wait another 6 months. I have very little energy & therefore have no desire to be with people. i am a diabetic but keep it under control as much as possible. i would like more info thank you .

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Thank you Dr. Gupta for this valuable information!

very helpful. I am dealing with this issue right now. Thank You Dr Gupta, Rosemary

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You really have a video on everything, many praises!