Increased carotid IMT in overweight and obese women affected by Hashimoto's thyroiditis: an adiposity and autoimmune linkage?

Increased carotid IMT in overweight and obese women affected by Hashimoto's thyroiditis: an adiposity and autoimmune linkage?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most important cause of hypothyroidism. It is a systemic disease that can even affect the cardiovascular system, by accelerating the atherosclerotic process. Aim of this study was to examine whethe...

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Main Authors: Pietro Guida, Iacoviello Massimo, Caldarola Pasquale, Scicchitano Pietro, Porcelli Maria T, De Pergola Giovanni, Ciccone Marco M, Giorgino Francesco, Favale Stefano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/10/22

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