Association between increased levels of reverse triiodothyronine and mortality after acute myocardial infarction

L Friberg, V Drvota, A H Bjelak, G Eggertsen, S Ahnve

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Abstract

The thyroid hormone system may be downregulated temporarily in patients who are severely ill. This "euthyroid sick syndrome" may be an adaptive response to conserve energy. However, thyroid hormone also has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, such as improving cardiac function, reducing systemic vascular resistance, and lowering serum cholesterol levels. We investigated whether thyroid hormone levels obtained at the time of myocardial infarction are associated with subsequent mortality.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftAmerican Journal of Medicine
Vol/bind111
Udgave nummer9
Sider (fra-til)699-703
Antal sider5
ISSN0002-9343
StatusUdgivet - 15 dec. 2001

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