Is subclinical hypothyroidism associated with cardiovascular disease in the elderly?
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is diagnosed when thyroid function tests show that the serum thyrotropin (TSH) level is elevated and the serum free thyroxine (FT4) level is normal. SCH is mainly caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the prevalence of which increases with aging. Recently, it has been r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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| Online Access: | https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/14/5/EC-24-0601.xml |
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