Endocrine Abstracts

The cardiovascular system (CVS) is one of the major targets of thyroid hormone action.The thyroid function has a direct effect on heart rate, cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.The prevalence of hypothyroidism in the general population is high, particularly in females (9–15%). Overt hypothyroidism is associated with severe cardiovascular manifestations including reduced intravascular volume, increased systemic vas...