BACKGROUND: Hypothyroidism has been described in the literature as a risk factor for
coronary artery disease (CAD). An association between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) …

Introduction Hypothyroidism (HT) has been found a predictor of cardiovascular diseases. We
aimed to ascertain the prevalence of HT in patients with manifest coronary heart disease …

Methods: The study was undertaken in the outpatient department of Lourdes hospital,
Ernakulam. 110 patients between 40-69 years were studied, of which 60 were identified to …

Objectives. To assess cardiovascular risk factors in Nepalese population with subclinical
hypothyroidism as compared to age and sex matched controls. Materials and Methods. A …

Background: Thyroid dysfunction has a negative impact on coronary artery diseases (CAD)
through several changes in its risk factors like dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, and …

Introduction: Although overt hypothyroidism is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease,
there is no consensus regarding the impact of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) on …

Background Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) affects 7.5-8.5% of women and 2.8-4.4% of
men globally. Usually, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are related to …

Objective Overt hypothyroidism is associated with accelerated arteriosclerosis and
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Whether subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is also associated …

Overt hypothyroidism is implicated in atherosclerosis through dyslipidemia, hypertension,
and hyperhomoscysteinemia. Epidemiological data related to the role of thyroid hormones in …

Methods: A cross-sectional adult population survey was carried out in urban coastal area of
central Kerala. 986 volunteers underwent complete biochemical and physical examinations …