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Effect of L-thyroxin on left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among subclinical hypothyroid patients

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The present study draws special attention to find the effect of thyroxin in subclinical hypothyroid patients with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The aim of the study is to assess the left ventricular diastolic function in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism after starting treatment with thyroxin. In this study all patients were above the age 18 years having subclinical hypothyroidism with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Apart from the detailed clinical history, relevant clinical examination was done in very participants. This study shows that after starting thyroxin in subclinical hypothyroid patients with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, there was drastic improvement in left ventricular diastolic function.

Source: Journal of Advance Medical Sciences

Authors: Malla, Shahid Amin, Ali, Irfan, Malla, Tariq Ahmad, Sakeena

Institutions: Government Medical College, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7218317676

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