Subclinical hypothyroidism and ischemic stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2015.02.011
- VernacularTitle:亚临床甲状腺功能减退症与缺血性卒中
- Author:
Li NA
;
Xiaohong CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypothyroidism;
Stroke;
BrainIschemia;
RiskFactors;
Prognosis
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2015;(2):129-133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Subclinicalhypothyroidism(SCH)maybeassociatedwithcarotidatherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hyperhomocysteinemia, and coronary heart disease, and these factors are often regarded as the risk factors for ischemic stroke. The correlation betw een SCH and the risk of stroke remains unclear now . The hypothesis of SCH increasing the risk of stroke has not been confirmed. Even studies have show n that SCH may have a beneficial effect for the prognosis of stroke. This article review s the relationships betw een SCH and risk factors for stroke, and risk of stroke and prognosis.
