Myxedema Coma Precipitating Factors

Precipitating Factors (Critical Triggers)

• Surgery represents a major physiologic stressor that can precipitate myxedema coma 1
• Trauma or injury can also precipitate myxedema coma 1
• Hypoglycemia must be identified and corrected immediately, according to the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists 2

Myxedema Coma Precipitating Factors

Radiation Therapy History

• The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends inquiring about radiation therapy to the neck region for any malignancy, as this can contribute to the development of myxedema coma 3