Subclinical hypothyroidism - new cardiovascular risk factor
In last years there is discussion about subcLinicaL hypothyroidism (SHT) as a cardiovascular risk factor. We examined 870 patients with coronary artery disease. Height, weight, body mass index, thyroid-stimulating hormone level, lipid profile, homocysteine level were assessed in all patients. The presence of a history of arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and conducted therapy were considered. Elevation of thyroid-stimulating hormone level (so called SHT) has been associated with obesity, diabetes mellitus type 2, arterial hypertension, atherogenic dystipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia. Multiple coronary lesion significantly higher revealed in patients with SHT. SHT was additional independent risk factor for coronary atherosclerosis.