The Beneficial Effect ofl -Thyroxine on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Endothelial Function, and Quality of Life in Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Randomized, Crossover Trial
Author(s) -
Salman Razvi,
Lorna Ingoe,
Gill Keeka,
Crispian Oates,
Carolyn McMillan,
Jolanta U. Weaver
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2006-1869
Subject(s) - medicine , subclinical infection , crossover study , thyroid function , placebo , endocrinology , brachial artery , thyroid stimulating hormone , hormone , randomized controlled trial , gastroenterology , blood pressure , alternative medicine , pathology
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined as raised serum TSH levels with circulating thyroid hormones within the reference range. It is uncertain whether treatment of SCH with L-thyroxine improves cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and quality of life.
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