Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Relationship with Components of Metabolic Syndrome

Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Relationship with Components of Metabolic Syndrome

BackgroundThyroid dysfunction (TD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are known risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). TD is risk factor for ASCVD mediated by the effects of thyroid hormones on lipid metabolism and blood pressure hence the components of MetS. It is possible that...

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Main Authors: Prabin Gyawali, Jyoti Shrestha Takanche, Raj Kumar Shrestha, Prem Bhattarai, Kishor Khanal, Prabodh Risal, Rajendra Koju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Diabetes Association 2015-02-01
Series:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Subjects:
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk
Metabolic syndrome
Subclinical hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction
Online Access:http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-39-66.pdf

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