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subclinical hypothyroidism

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subclinical hypothyroidism
An ↑ TSH before or after administration of TRH in the face of normal T3 and T4; SH affects 6-7% of ♀ and 2-3 of ♂, with 5-10% annual rate of progression to overt hypothyroidism in children and adolescents, SH is a benign remitting process, and may not require therapy


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Although a study by Resta et al have shown that subclinical hypothyroidism did not influence the prevalence and severity of OSAS [16], we detected subclinical hypothyroidism in 5.
56) Subclinical hypothyroidism can cause elevations in total cholesterol and LDL, while reducing the heart's ability to pump blood effectively and increasing arterial resistance to blood flow--a setup for subsequent cardiovascular disorders.
 
 
 
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