Open AccessHypothyroidism Presenting as Reversible Renal Impairment
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of angiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2207-872X
pISSN - 2207-8843
DOI - 10.25163/angiotherapy.52621612920201221
Subject(s) - pathophysiology , etiology , medicine , renal function , thyroid , hormone , endocrinology , impaired renal function , kidney , physiology , intensive care medicine
Certain studies have shown pathophysiology of diminished renal function in hypothyroidism. Aetiology is due to direct effect of thyroid hormone on kidney, and also the hemodynamic effects play an important role.