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This case report discusses the diagnosis and management of myxedema coma in an 86-year-old male patient with no prior history of hypothyroidism, who presented with hypotension and hypothermia after orthopedic surgery. Despite prompt treatment, the patient deteriorated and ultimately succumbed to the condition, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing myxedema coma in elderly patients with cardiovascular comorbidities. The report emphasizes the need for early recognition of symptoms and potential revisions

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alamanayat15

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