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Summaries for Patients15 February 2000Low Thyroid Function without Symptoms as a Risk Indicator for Heart Disease in Older WomenSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-132-4-200002150-00030 SectionsAboutFull Text ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail What is the problem and what is known about it so far?Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid, a gland located in the neck, makes too little thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is important in regulating the body's use of energy, fats, and protein. The symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, intolerance to cold, muscle aches and stiffness, dry skin, and constipation. It is well known that if people with hypothyroidism severe enough to cause symptoms and abnormal thyroid laboratory tests are not treated, their risk for heart disease increases. However, many older persons who have no symptoms have thyroid ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: The summary below is from the full report titled “Subclinical Hypothyroidism Is an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis and Myocardial Infarction in Elderly Women: The Rotterdam Study.” It is in the 15 February 2000 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 132, pages 270-278). The authors are A.E. Hak, H.A.P. Pols, T.J. Visser, H.A. Drexhage, A. Hofman, and J.C.M. Witteman.Summaries for Patients are a service provided by Annals to help patients better understand the complicated and often mystifying language of modern medicine.Summaries for Patients are presented for informational purposes only. These summaries are not a substitute for advice from your own medical provider. If you have questions about this material, or need medical advice about your own health or situation, please contact your physician. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoSubclinical Hypothyroidism Is an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis and Myocardial Infarction in Elderly Women: The Rotterdam Study A. Elisabeth Hak , Huibert A.P. Pols , Theo J. Visser , Hemmo A. Drexhage , Albert Hofman , and Jacqueline C.M. Witteman Metrics Cited byHypertension in Thyroid DisordersSubclinical Hypothyroidism: To Treat or Not to Treat?Effect of L-thyroxin therapy on thyroid volume and carotid artery lntima-media thickness in the patients with subclinical hypothyroidism 15 February 2000Volume 132, Issue 4Page: 270KeywordsAortaBlood vesselsCardiovascular therapyHeart diseasesHypothyroidismLongitudinal studiesMyocardial infarctionStiffnessThyroidThyroid hormones ePublished: 15 August 2000 Issue Published: 15 February 2000 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2000 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.Loading ...
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