The summary below is from the full report titled “Subclinical Hypothyroidism Is an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis and Myocardial Infarction in Elderly Women: The Rotterdam Study.” It is in the 15 February 2000 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 132, pages 270-278). The authors are A.E. Hak, H.A.P. Pols, T.J. Visser, H.A. Drexhage, A. Hofman, and J.C.M. Witteman.
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Low Thyroid Function without Symptoms as a Risk Indicator for Heart Disease in Older Women. Ann Intern Med. ;132:270. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-132-4-200002150-00030
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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2000;132(4):270.
DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-132-4-200002150-00030
Cardiology, Endocrine and Metabolism, Geriatric Medicine, Thyroid Disorders.
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