ea0020p124 | Thyroid | ECE2009
Guastamacchia Edoardo
, Triggiani Vincenzo
, Iacoviello Massimo
, Guida Pietro
, Forleo Cinzia
, Catanzaro Raffaella
, Tafaro Emilio
, Favale Stefano
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic role of subclinical hypothyroidism in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). We evaluated 338 consecutive outpatients (260 male; age 64±13) with stable CHF (NYHA class 2.3±0.6) receiving conventional therapy (ACE inhibitors and/or ARBs 93%, Beta-blockers 88%, Digitalis 26%, Diuretics 85%, Spironolactone 54%, Amiodarone 32%). The patients underwent a physical examination, electrocardiography and echocardiography...