Thyroid dysfunction on the heart: clinical effects, prognostic impact and management strategies

Authors :: Giulia Mattesi
Sara Di Michele
Donato Mele
Ilaria Rigato
Riccardo Bariani
Andrea Fiorencis
Marco Previtero
Abdullah Al Sergani
Loira Leoni
Barbara Bauce
Valeria Pergola
Source :: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease (2022)
Publication Year :: 2022
Publisher :: PAGEPress Publications, 2022.
Abstract: Thyroid hormones have a considerable influence on cardiac function and structure. There are direct and indirect effects of thyroid hormone on the cardiovascular system, which are prominent in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In this review, we discuss how thyroid dysfunction impacts cardiovascular pathophysiology and the underlying molecular mechanisms.

Subjects :: hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
heart failure
atrial fibrillation
Medicine

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