Thyroid medication has no effect on death rates in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism
Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 18:01
in Health & Medicine
Treating subclinical hypothyroidism with levothyroxine has no effect on overall mortality rates, according to research. Subclinical hypothyroidism is a mild form of underactive thyroid disease where patients have raised levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) but a normal concentration of free thyroid hormone. This condition is associated with certain risk factors for increased mortality such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.