Exogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism impairs endothelial function in nodular Goiter patients

YAVUZ D., Yazici D., Toprak A., Deyneli O., Aydin H., YÜKSEL M., ...More

THYROID, vol.18, no.4, pp.395-400, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/thy.2007.0299
  • Journal Name: THYROID
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.395-400
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Exogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic changes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine ( LT4) suppression on endothelial function and insulin sensitivity in euthyroid nodular goiter patients.