Background Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) represents the mildest form of thyroid hormone
deficiency and may be associated with adverse consequences [Subclinical hypothyroidism …

We investigated possible associations between subclinical hypothyroidism and
atherosclerotic diseases (ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease) and …

Background Prevalence of hypothyroidism (HT) markedly differs among various populations.
We aimed to establish the prevalence of HT in the Czech population and to assess its …

Conclusions Prospective studies are necessary to clarify the cardiovascular risk in patients
with mild subclinical hypothyroidism and to assess the importance of treating elderly people …

Aims and objectives: To study the cardiovascular profile of patients with subclinical
hypothyroidism, and to establish cardiac risk factors emerging out of subclinical …

Introduction The relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and cardiovascular
disease is not fully understood. We investigated risk factors for cardiovascular disease (lipid …

PURPOSE: Subclinical hypothyroidism has been associated with elevated cholesterol and
increased risk for atherosclerosis, but data on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) are …

Summary objective Mild thyroid failure is associated with an increased risk for development
of atherosclerosis, but whether subclinical hypothyroidism is related to risk for …

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), defined as elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH) in the presence of normal circulating free thyroxine (FT4) and triiodothyronine (T3), is …

The indications for screening and TSH threshold levels for treatment of subclinical
hypothyroidism have remained a clinical controversy for over 20 years. Subclinical thyroid …