RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE AND THE LEVEL OF TSH IN STROKE PATIENTS
Abstract:
According to the literature, hypothyroidism is a risk factor for high blood pressure (BP) and
atherosclerotic diseases. This research aims at examining the role of thyroid hormone deficiency in the
development of hypertension and ischemic diseases. The study was conducted on 154 patients who
suffered a stroke and a control group consisting of 15 patients with normal thyroid function without
signs and symptoms of stroke. Our research confirmed that subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) could
increase the risk of diastolic hypertension. Significantly elevated values of differentiated blood pressure
(dfBP) can be considered as an indicator of arterial stiffness in SHT.
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