subclinical hypothyroidism may be an important risk factor for heart disease
April 2000
New research suggests that subclinical hypothyroidism may be an important risk factor for heart disease.
About 10% of the population has subclinical hypothyroidism. It's especially prevalent in elderly women.
These patients are usually asymptomatic with normal T4 levels...but they have an elevated TSH that indicates mild hypothyroidism.
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