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Thyroid Disease Center
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THYROID DISEASE - ARTICLES |
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 An Underactive Thyroid Carries Cardiac Risks
December 19, 2005
Two new studies suggest that reduced thyroid gland activity, even if it doesn't cause symptoms, should be taken seriously; it may carry a risk of increased cardiovascular disease . . .
Tests for diagnosing thyroid dysfunction
April 10, 2001
Thyroid disorders are diagnosed more frequently nowadays in older persons, and testing for them has improved in recent years. Here is a summary of the common tests done, and the interpretation of abnormal findings, based on two recent publications.
Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for MI
April 27, 2000
Hypothyroidism is usually accompanied by raised serum cholesterol levels and hypertension, and is known to
be associated with cardiovascular disease. It has not been established to date, however, whether
subclinical hypothyroidism, which is common in elderly women, carries the same risk. Now an analysis of
data from the Rotterdam Study has provided some evidence.
Thyroid disease in older person
September 16, 1999
Although thyroid function does not change specifically with age, there are ways in which the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid conditions become more complicated as patients get older. A recent review has summarized these, together with some of the pitfalls facing the family practitioner in interpreting thyroid lab results.
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