Definition Myxedema coma typically presents as decreased mental status and hypothermia in a patient with either chronic, severe hypothyroidism or any form of hypothyroidism in the setting of a significant physiological stressor (infection, MI, sedative medications/opioids). Patients may also demonstrate hypotension, bradycardia, hypoventilation, hyponatremia, and hypoglycemia. The term “myxedema” refers to non-pitting edema that can […]