Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Mortality

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Authors

Nicolas Rodondi · University of Lausanne

Wendy P. J. den Elzen · American Medical Association

Douglas C. Bauer · University of California, San Francisco

Anne Rentoumis Cappola

Salman Razvi · Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with an increased risk of CHD events and CHD mortality in those with higher TSH levels, particularly in those with a TSH concentration of 10 mIU/L or greater.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Vitamin D Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 304, Issue 12, pp. 1365-1365

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2010.1361

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