Thyroid Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review

Conclusion: Most studies have concluded that thyroid dysfunction is associated with arterial wall remodeling and, thus, with increased cardiovascular risk. However, the exact mechanistic background of pathological structural changes in the arterial wall is still unsettled. Large randomized controlled studies are required to definitively address the extent to which T4 replacement therapy might benefit patients with subclinical thyroid disorders.

Source: In Vivo - November 3, 2020 Category: Research Authors: PAPADOPOULOU, A.-M., BAKOGIANNIS, N., SKRAPARI, I., MORIS, D., BAKOYIANNIS, C. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research