Endothelial dysfunction and the risk of atherosclerosis in overt and subclinical hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis. We assessed carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as a marker of atherosclerosis, and endothelial function in patients with hypothyroidism. We included 70 female patients with hypothyroidism in the study, 40 patients with overt an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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| Online Access: | https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/7/10/EC-18-0194.xml |