Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to explore the study of thyroid function in patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) (National Cholesterol Education Program’s-Adult Treatment Panel III Criteria) in the study group and 100 subjects without metabolic syndrome in the control group. Anthropometric variables and blood pressure were taken using standardized technique and body mass index was calculated. TSH, T4 and T3 were measured using electrochemiluminescence immuno assay. Results: The overall prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with MetS was 44.00% with high prevalence of sub clinical hypothyroidism (28%). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism brawny associated with components of metabolic syndrome.
Authors: Naveen Kumar Jinger, Mukesh Pannu, Ved Prakash Meghwal
Institution: Sardar Patel Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949304139
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