Asymptomatic hypothyroidism and statin-induced myopathy.
Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: Hypothyroidism is a well-known cause of secondary dyslipidemia, and its link to atherosclerosis has been known for 125 years.[1][1],[2][2] Elevated circulating levels of the apolipoprotein B100 containing lipoproteins, very low-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein, are the principal
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Simona L Bar, Daniel T Holmes, Jiri Frohlich
Institution: Vancouver General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2097566209