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ea0032p197 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Lipid Metabolism | ECE2013

Impact of subclinical thyroid dysfunction on mortality among patients presenting with cardiovascular events

Nacpil Paulette , Arkoncel Ma Luisa , Ryan Ardena Gregory Joseph , Jimeno Cecilia

Introduction: The possible clinical impact of subclinical thyroid dysfunction on patients with cardiovascular events is important if one considers the high incidence of a mildly altered thyroid hormone pattern in this population. This study aims to determine the prevalence of subclinical thyroid dysfunction among patients presenting with cardiovascular events in Philippine General Hospital, and its impact on mortality.Methodology: A cross sectional, pros...