Endothelial dysfunction in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and the effects of treatment with levothyroxine
Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. We compared endothelial function between SHT patients and euthyroid individuals, and evaluated the effects of levothyroxine therapy on endothelial function in the patients. Materials and Methods: In a quasi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Advanced Biomedical Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2016;volume=5;issue=1;spage=38;epage=38;aulast=Niknam |