The effect of levothyroxine treatment in individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism on surrogate markers of atherosclerosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Main Authors: Bakr Swaid (Author), Babikir Kheiri (Author), Saira Sundus (Author), Muhammad Shah Miran (Author), Tarek Haykal (Author), Yazan Zayed (Author), Ghassan Bachuwa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with increased carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) and decreased flow-mediated dilation (FMD) - surrogate markers of subclinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, treatment with levothyroxine in this population remains c...