A high normal TSH level is associated with an atherogenic lipid profile in euthyroid non-smokers with newly diagnosed asymptomatic coronary heart disease

A high normal TSH level is associated with an atherogenic lipid profile in euthyroid non-smokers with newly diagnosed asymptomatic coronary heart disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serum lipid profiles may be influenced by thyroid function, but the detailed mechanism remains unclear. Increasing evidence suggests that thyrotropin (TSH) may exert extra-thyroidal effects. The goal of this study was to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Wanjia Xing, Chenggang Wang, Aihong Wang, Xiaomei Yang, Jiajun Zhao, Chunxiao Yu, Jin Xu, Yinglong Hou, Ling Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
TSH
Cholesterol
Triglyceride
Coronary heart disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/44

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