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

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

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

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

Background: Overt hypothyroidism has been found to be associated with cardiovascular
disease. Whether subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity are also risk factors …

Context: Subclinical thyroid dysfunction is common in older people. However, its clinical
importance is uncertain. Objective: Our objective was to determine the extent to which …

Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined by elevated serum thyrotropin in presence of normal
free thyroid hormones. Lipid metabolism is influenced by thyroid hormone and many reports …

Background There have been few large epidemiological studies examining the association
between thyroid dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. In particular, it is uncertain if …

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 …

Overt hypothyroidism may result in accelerated atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease
(CHD) presumably because of the associated hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and …