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, these studies relied solely on anthropometric surrogates for the relationship of TSH and fat, yet BMI can be a fairly inaccurate measure for adiposity, particularly in men and in the elderly [ 37 ]. Our results may indicate that the volume of VAT may
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hypertrophic effects of thyroid hormones may be more marked in the elderly hypertensive population (like the population studied by Iida et al. [ 32 ]). In our population, neither diastolic function nor LV mass was linearly associated with thyroid hormone levels
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changes during aging ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). In humans, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations typically increase with age while concentrations of the bioactive T3 (triiodothyronine) decrease in the elderly population ( 3 , 5 ). Whether such
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that study ( 17 ), previous studies focused exclusively on middle-aged to elderly patients. In addition, common for these previous studies were limited statistical power due to relatively small sample sizes and/or insufficient length of follow-up, and
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predominance in females, the elderly, and populations living in areas with insufficient iodine consumption [ 1 - 4 ]. When a nodule is diagnosed, thyroid function is then assessed; in the presence of a normal level of thyroid stimulating hormone, it is
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current European Thyroid Association (ETA) guidelines for the management of amiodarone-associated thyroid dysfunction recommend emergency treatment, particularly for the elderly and/or in cases of reduced left ventricular function [ 5 ]. TPE is reported to
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when an intravenous preparation is unavailable for the treatment of myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is most commonly described in elderly women, but in this study, 78.6% of subjects were males. This may reflect the gender disparity in healthcare