Overt hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk (1). Despite the high prevalence of subclinical thyroid disease and the potential progression to overt disease, the risk associated with this condition is debated . The potential cardiovascular risk in subclinical thyroid disease is an important factor that can affect decisions about the screening and treatment of patients .
Should we treat all subjects with subclinical thyroid disease the same way? / Biondi, Bernadette. - In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY. - ISSN 0804-4643. - STAMPA. - 159(3):(2008), pp. 343-345. [10.1530/EJE-08-0527]
Should we treat all subjects with subclinical thyroid disease the same way?
BIONDI, BERNADETTE
2008
Abstract
Overt hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk (1). Despite the high prevalence of subclinical thyroid disease and the potential progression to overt disease, the risk associated with this condition is debated . The potential cardiovascular risk in subclinical thyroid disease is an important factor that can affect decisions about the screening and treatment of patients .I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


