Subclinical hypothyroidism may be associated with elevated high-sensitive c-reactive protein (low grade inflammation) and fasting hyperinsulinemia.

A, Tuzcu; M, Bahceci; D, Gokalp; Y, Tuzun; K, Gunes

doi:10.1507/endocrj.52.89

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Subclinical hypothyroidism may be associated with elevated high-sensitive c-reactive protein (low grade inflammation) and fasting hyperinsulinemia.

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Tuzcu A

Bahceci M

Gokalp D

Abstract

<h4>Unlabelled</h4>The association between coronary heart disease and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is unclear. We aimed to determine hs-CRP concentrations in patients with SCH. Seventy-seven patients (age 34.6 +/- 13.7 yr) with SCH (TSH > 4.2 microIU/ml and serum free thyroxine level between 0.9...

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