Effects of thyroxine replacement on lipid profile and endothelial function after thyroidectomy

Erbil, Yeşim; Ozbey, N.; Giris, MURAT; Salmashoglu, A.; Ozarmagan, S.; Tezelman, S.

doi:10.1002/bjs.5915

Effects of thyroxine replacement on lipid profile and endothelial function after thyroidectomy

Erbil Y., Ozbey N., Giris M., Salmashoglu A., Ozarmagan S., Tezelman S.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.94, no.12, pp.1485-1490, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 94 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1002/bjs.5915
Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1485-1490
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This study investigated the effects of L-thyroxine replacement therapy on lipid profile and endothelial function after thyroidectomy in patients with overt transient non-autoimmune hypothyroidism.