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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Subclinical hypothyroidism
David S Cooper
The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Correspondence Address:
David S Cooper The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland USA
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DOI: 10.4103/0973-0354.106807
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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined as an elevated serum TSH level, but normal serum Free T4 and T3 levels, is a common laboratory finding, but its clinical significance remains uncertain and controversial. This brief review will summarize the definition, epidemiology, current data related to the effects of SH on cardiovascular risk and in pregnancy, and clinical guidelines on therapy. |
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