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Giri A, Edwards TL, LeGrys VA, Lorenz CE, Funk MJ, Schectman R, Heiss G, Robinson JG, Hartmann KE. Subclinical hypothyroidism and risk for incident ischemic stroke among postmenopausal women. Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association. 2014 Aug;24(24). 1210-7.
Abstract
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is postulated to increase stroke risk via atherogenic changes associated with abnormal thyroid function. However, the direct relationship of SCH with subsequent stroke is poorly studied.