Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Cardiovascular System
Authors:
J. Spáčilová; Z. Límanová 1; M. Aschermann
Authors‘ workplace:
II. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha III. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2003; : 643-647
Category:
Overview
Subclinical hypothyroidism is comparatively frequent disorder with incidence between 3t o 7 % in the generalpopulation; in females over 60 it can exceed 10 %. There is no unequivocal view on the clinical significance of thesyndrome; however, it may correspond with increased risk of atherosclerosis and its complications. Especially inelderly women, screening for subclinical hypothyroidism is recommended with possible hormone replacementaccording to given criteria. Decision about the therapy of subclinical hypothyroidism should be done together withcardiologist, psychiatrist or neurologist in order to correct possible clinical impacts and prevent further manifestations.
Key words:
subclinical hypothyroidism, atherosclerosis, ischaemic heart disease, lipoproteins.
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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain managementArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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