Effects of TSH-suppressive therapy on cardiac morphology and function: beneficial effects of the addition of beta-blockade on diastolic dysfunction


Gullu S., ALTUNTAŞ F., DİNÇER İ., Erol Ç., Kamel N.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.150, no.5, pp.655-661, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 150 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1530/eje.0.1500655
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.655-661
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of long-term levothyroxine (LT4) suppressive therapy on the heart and the effects of P-blockade on cardiac functions.