Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is common, especially among elderly women. There is no
clear evidence to date that SH causes clinical heart disease. However, mild thyroid gland …

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

Context: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined as raised serum TSH levels with
circulating thyroid hormones within the reference range. It is uncertain whether treatment of …

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 …

Background Thyroid disorders, both overt and subclinical, are highly prevalent conditions in
the general population. Although a clear relationship between overt thyroid dysfunctions and …

Thyroid hormones modulate every component of the cardiovascular system necessary for
normal cardiovascular development and function. When cardiovascular disease is present …

Context: Thyroid dysfunction has been associated with both increased all-cause and
cardiovascular mortality, but limited data are available on mild thyroid dysfunction and cause …

Context: The negative impact of subclinical hypothyroidism (sHT) on cardiovascular risk,
widely recognized in young adults (aged< 55–60 y), is still debated in the elderly (> 65 y) …

This autopsy finding of diffuse atherosclerosis in a 58-yrold woman was published as an
appendix to William Ord's classical description of the syndrome of myxedema. Soon …

Background: Cardiovascular disease remains the most prevalent cause of death in
hyperthyroidism. However, the impact on cardiovascular events of varying thyroid status and …