Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that is linked to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Thrombospondin, the matricellular protein, is an important player in the process of cardiac remodelling with complex effects on cardiovascular disease (e.g. prothrombotic and antiangiogenic effects vs potential protective effects in heart failure). Adiponectin is an adipose tissue-derived hormone that shows beneficial effects on atherogenesis, endothel...