The Association between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness

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Belen E., Degirmencioglu A., Zencirci E., Tipi F. F., Altun O., Karakus G., ...More

KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL, vol.45, no.3, pp.210-215, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.4070/kcj.2015.45.3.210
  • Journal Name: KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.210-215
  • Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, Echocardiography, Epicardium, Hypothyroidism, Visceral adipose tissue, CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE, METABOLIC SYNDROME, CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE, WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE, THYROID-FUNCTION, BLOOD-PRESSURE, RISK-FACTORS, FAT, HORMONE, PARAMETERS
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is considered to be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness is also closely related to cardiovascular disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether SH is associated with higher EAT thickness.