Thyroid hormone (TH) receptors are present in the myocardium and vascular tissue, and
minor alterations in TH concentration can affect cardiovascular (CV) physiology. The …

Myocardial and vascular endothelial tissues have receptors for thyroid hormones and are
sensitive to changes in the concentrations of circulating thyroid hormones. The importance …

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) should be considered in two categories according to the
elevation in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level: mildly increased TSH levels (4.0 …

Subclinical thyroid disease (SCTD) is defined as serum free T4 and free T3 levels within
their respective reference ranges in the presence of abnormal serum TSH levels. SCTD is …

ContextPrevious studies have suggested that subclinical abnormalities in thyroid-stimulating
hormone levels are associated with detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system …

Objective Although clinical hypothyroidism (HO) is associated with insulin resistance, there
is no information on insulin action in subclinical hypothyroidism (SHO). Design and methods …

Background: Data on the association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and coronary
heart disease (CHD) and mortality are conflicting. Purpose: To summarize prospective …

Background Subclinical hypothyroidism has been associated with systolic and diastolic
cardiac dysfunction and an elevated cholesterol level, but data on cardiovascular outcomes …

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

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 …