Subclinical hypothyroidism is a biochemical condition defined by elevated serum thyroid-
stimulating hormone levels in the setting of normal levels of the peripheral thyroid hormones …

No consensus exists whether subclinical thyroid disease should be treated or just observed.
Untreated overt thyroid disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease …

Thyrotoxicosis is often perceived as a reversible disorder without long-term consequences,
perhaps because of the availability of effective treatments, but recent evidence suggests that …

Subclinical and overt hypothyroidism are relatively common disorders in the general
population. Thyroid hormone is known to play a role in regulating the synthesis, metabolism …

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

Thyroid hormones have a significant impact on heart function, mediated by genomic and
non-genomic effects. Consequently, thyroid hormone deficiencies, as well as excesses, are …

Overt Hypothyroidism is associated with a number of abnormalities in lipid metabolism
which may predispose patients to accelerated coronary artery disease. Despite a high …

Thyroid hormones influence all major metabolic pathways. Their most obvious and well-
known action is an increase in basal energy expenditure obtained acting on protein …

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are both associated with clinically significant
cardiovascular derangements. In hypothyroidism, these include pericardial effusion, heart …

Thyroid hormone directly affects the heart and peripheral vascular system. The hormone can
increase myocardial inotropy and heart rate and dilate peripheral arteries to increase …