Importance Subclinical hypothyroidism, defined as an elevated serum thyrotropin (often
referred to as thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH) level with normal levels of free thyroxine …

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 …

Thyroid dysfunction has a great impact on lipids as well as a number of other cardiovascular
risk factors. Hypothyroidism is relatively common and is associated with an unfavorable …

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 …

Objective. To evaluate the relation between serum thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH) and
lipids. Design. Cross‐sectional epidemiological study, nested case–control study, and a …

Objective It is uncertain whether subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is associated with
hypercholesterolaemia, particularly in subjects with SCH and serum TSH≤ 10 mU/l. Design …

Controversy remains as to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with
subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), defined as an increased serum thyrotropin (TSH) …

Dyslipidemia is a common finding in patients with thyroid disease, explained by the adverse
effects of thyroid hormones in almost all steps of lipid metabolism. Not only overt but also …

Background and objectives Various abnormalities of coagulation and fibrinolysis occur in
patients with thyroid diseases, and may range from subclinical laboratory abnormalities to …

The relationship betweeen subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) and cardiovascular disease has
been one of the most popular topics recently. There is still some controversy concerning its …