Table 1 Biological tests and cardiac ultrasound results before and after substitutive treatment for 2 patients
From: Reversible dilated cardiomyopathy caused by hypothyroidism
| Â | Before substitutive treatment | After substitutive treatment (12 weeks) | Reference ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
TSH | Â | Â | Â |
   Patient 1 | 396,5 | 24 | 0,25 - 4 (mUI/l) |
   Patient 2 | 23.4 | 5 |  |
Hemoglobin | Â | Â | Â |
   Patient 1 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 13-16 g/dl |
   Patient 2 | 13.1 | 13.2 |  |
CPK | Â | Â | Â |
   Patient 1 | 496 | 100 | < 250 (UI/l) |
   Patient 2 | 550 | 230 |  |
Cholesterolemia | Â | Â | Â |
   Patient 1 | 6,72 | 5.8 | < 5,5 (mmol/l) |
   Patient 2 | 7.1 | 5,7 |  |
Ejection fraction | Â | Â | Â |
   Patient 1 | 20% | 49% | 55% |
   Patient 2 | 25% | 47% |  |