Thyroid stimulating hormone, independent of thyroid hormone, can elevate the serum total cholesterol level in patients with coronary heart disease: a cross-sectional design

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The relationship between TSH and the lipid profile is contradictory because few studies have excluded the potential influence of the thyroid hormones (TH). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between serum T...

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Main Authors: Xu Chao, Yang Xiaomei, Liu Wenhui, Yuan Haitao, Yu Chunxiao, Gao Ling, Zhao Jiajun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
TSH
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/44