Subclinical thyroid disease (SCTD) is defined as serum free T4 and free T3 levels within
their respective reference ranges in the presence of abnormal serum TSH levels. SCTD is …

Increased or reduced action of thyroid hormone on certain molecular pathways in the heart
and vasculature causes relevant cardiovascular derangements. It is well established that …

The cardiovascular risk in patients with hypothyroidism is related to an increased risk of
functional cardiovascular abnormalities and to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. The …

INTRODUCTION: Hypothyroidism has long been known for its effects on different organ
systems, leading to hypometabolism. However, subclinical hypothyroidism, its most …

Objectives: We sought to assess the effects of subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) on the
cardiac volumes and function. Background: The cardiovascular system is one of the …

Context: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is associated with increased risk of cardiac
disease; its impact on arterial function is less clear. Objective: The objective of the study was …

Objective The currently available data concerning the influence of subclinical thyroid
disease (STD) on morbidity and mortality are conflicting. Our objective was to investigate the …

The cardiovascular risk is increased in patients with overt hypothyroidism, and several
potential cardiovascular risk factors were similarly reported in patients with subclinical …

Background: Thyroid hormone acts on the heart and peripheral vasculature in multiple ways.
Even in patients with subclinical hypo-or hyperthyroidism, subclinical alterations in left …

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined by elevated serum levels of thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH) with normal levels of free thyroid hormones, is common in adults, especially …