To Study the Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypothyroidism and Their Response to Levothyroxine in Hilly Region of Northern India
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Hypothyroidism is a syndrome characterized by clinical and biochemical manifestations of thyroid hormone deficiencies in target tissues. It has multi systemic involvement among which cardiovascular manifestations are well known. Aims and Objective: This study was done to detect and analyze the cardiovascular manifestations of hypothyroidism and their response to treatment with Levothyroxine. Material and Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Medicine, SGRRIM & HS, Dehradun. Total 200 patients of newly diagnosed hypothyroidism where analyzed for cardiovascular manifestations and response of levothyroxine therapy was analyzed after six months of initiation of therapy. Results and Conclusion: This study included a total of 200 newly diagnosed patients of hypothyroidism. There was a female preponderance (80%) and most common in 4th decade of life. After 6 months of treatment with Levothyroxine, Cardiovascular manifestations showed significant improvement.
Authors and Affiliations
Saurabh Agarwal, Niyaz Ahmad, Ritu Thapiyal, Dorchhom Khrime, Nitin Bansal, Alok Kumar, S. P. Singh, Amit Varma
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.012
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