Open AccessSubclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of hypercholesterolemia
Author(s) -
Indhu Aynipully Jayasingh,
Paul Puthuran
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.201177
Subject(s) - euthyroid , medicine , subclinical infection , thyroid , hormone , thyroid function , cholesterol , endocrinology , outpatient clinic , thyroid function tests , gastroenterology
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a condition wherein there are small elevations in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), yet normal circulating levels of free thyroid hormones (FT4). Alterations in thyroid function result in changes in composition and transport of lipoproteins.