Panhypopituitarism Induced Ventricular Tachycardia: Hormonal Relationship All Should Keep in Mind
October 2025
in “
Journal of the Endocrine Society
”
TLDR Hormonal imbalances can cause heart rhythm issues, so checking hormone levels is crucial.
This case study highlights the critical relationship between hormonal deficiencies and cardiac function, focusing on a 36-year-old female with panhypopituitarism who experienced ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to severe adrenal insufficiency and thyroid hormone deficiency. These deficiencies led to electrolyte imbalances, prolonging the QT interval and causing unstable cardiac electrical activity. Treatment involved correcting hormonal and electrolyte imbalances, resulting in the patient's stabilization and discharge. The study emphasizes the importance of evaluating hormone levels, such as TSH and ACTH, alongside electrolytes in patients with ventricular arrhythmias to identify underlying endocrine pathologies affecting cardiac health.