Hypothyroidism and the Heart. As hypothyroidism progresses, symptoms become worse and more frequent. As the body struggles to adjust to the lower levels of thyroid hormones, additional symptoms and conditions begin to develop.
Xiphoid syndrome: Pain and discomfort that occurs in the lowest portion of the sternum called the xiphoid process.The symptoms may occur sporadically or be associated with conditions such as heart disease, gallbladder disease and bone disease.iphoid syndrome: Pain and discomfort that occurs in the lowest portion of the sternum called the xiphoid process.
Xiphoid Process and CPR. Care should be taken not to put any pressure on the Xiphoid Process during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It is an unsupported structure and can break off under pressure. A broken Xiphoid can damage various internal organs and cause serious pain and inflammation in the chest. There are many CPR hand positions that are unsafe for women as the hand extends past the sternum base in these positions. These hand positions increase the risk of breaking the Xiphoid Process.