Coexistent Myxoedema Heart Disease and Psychosis

Endocrine Treatment in Psychiatry

“…Myxoedema may be associated with confusion and depression, especially in later life (Asher, 1949). A picture of organic brain change, with clouding of consciousness, delirium, or agitation, may be due myxoedema or its cardiac complications (Calvert et al, 1954). In such states of hyperactivity myxoedema may be overlooked unless remembered.…”