Exogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism impairs endothelial function in nodular Goiter patients

YAVUZ, DİLEK; Yazici, Dilek; Toprak, Ahmet; Deyneli, Oguzhan; Aydin, Hasan; YÜKSEL, MERAL; Akalin, Sema

doi:10.1089/thy.2007.0299

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 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 18 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1089/thy.2007.0299
Title of Journal : THYROID
Page Numbers: pp.395-400

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.