Background. We report the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) associated with
subclinical hypothyroidism in older persons. Methods. We investigated the prevalence of …

Studies of patients with spontaneously occurring hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
indicate that thyroid hormone has profound effects on the heart and cardiovascular system. 1 …

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

Although subclinical hypothyroidism is frequently diagnosed, the decision to institute a
substitutive therapy with l-T4 remains controversial. Because the cardiovascular system is …

Hypothyroidism is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction. It is increasingly apparent that
stiffening of central arteries may lead to increased afterload and cardiac dysfunction. We …

To understand the pathophysiology of thyroid heart disease, it is necessary to recognize that
thyroid hormone has effects on both the peripheral circulation and the myocardium. One of …

Hypothyroidism is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease. This
observation may in part be related to the lipid abnormalities in patients with this condition …

The significance of subclinical hypothyroidism in regard to ensuing hyperlipidemia remains
unclear. Because an unfavorable lipid profile would provide a possible explanation for the …

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 …

Rationale: Thyroid hormones have been linked with various proatherogenic and
antiatherogenic processes. However, the relationship of thyroid function with manifestations …