ea0015p396 | Thyroid | SFEBES2008
Shakoor Abdul
, Blount Emily
, Low Melanie
, Howe Rachel
, Razvi Salman
, Barker John
, Weaver Jolanta
Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH, higher serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal thyroid hormone) is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Subclinical thyrotoxicosis (SCT, lower serum TSH with normal thyroid hormone) is also associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.Aim and methods: To examine the relationship between IHD and thyroid disorders in...