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ea0029p305 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ICEECE2012

Lipid profile in children with persistent idiopathic subclinical hypothyroidism

De Martino L. , Cerbone M. , Barbieri F. , Esposito A. , Di Donato I. , Di Mase R. , Salerno M.

Background: There is a great controversy on whether subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) in children should be treated for TSH values between 4.5 and 10 mU/l. In adults SH has been associated with abnormalities in lipid profile and increased risk of atherosclerosis. Data in untreated SH children are scanty.Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional controlled study was to evaluate in children the effects of long term untreated SH on lipid profile and endothel...
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ea0029p309 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ICEECE2012

Risk factors of metabolic syndrome in adolescent with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Esposito A. , De Martino L. , Improda N. , Capalbo D. , Di Mase R. , Di Donato I. , Salerno M.

Background: Patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) require life-long therapy with glucocorticoids in order to suppress the androgen production through the inhibition of CRH and consequently ACTH. The therapy must be balanced to avoid either iatrogen hypercortisolism or hyperandrogenism both potentially associated with adverse cardiovascular risk profile.Objective: Aim of this cross-sectional controlled study was to investigate the m...
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