Thyroid and Cardiovascular Diseases

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Author(s): TAN ÖKSÜZ Sinem Başak, ŞAHİN Mustafa

Primary Institution: Ankara University, Ankara, Turkiye

The review aims to summarize the effects of thyroid disorders on the cardiovascular system and current treatment strategies.

Thyroid hormones significantly impact cardiovascular health, and even subclinical thyroid disorders can lead to cardiovascular complications.

Thyroid disorders are common and can lead to serious cardiovascular issues if untreated.
Hyperthyroidism is linked to increased cardiovascular mortality and complications.
Hypothyroidism is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Thyroid hormones help control the heart and blood vessels, and problems with these hormones can lead to heart issues.

This is a review article summarizing existing literature on thyroid disorders and their cardiovascular implications.

The management of subclinical thyroid disease remains controversial and lacks consensus.

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