Low triiodothyronine syndrome and selenium deficiency - undervalued players in advanced heart failure? A single center pilot study
Abstract Background The function of deiodinases – selenoproteins converting thyroid hormones may be disturbed by oxidative stress accompanying heart failure. Selenium (Se) may be used by glutathione peroxidase, leading to a lack of deiodinase and triiodothyronine (T3). The aim of the study was the e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-05-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1076-5 |