Raised TSH is associated with endothelial dysfunction in Metabolic Syndrome: A case control study

Abstract

Introduction. Endothelial dysfunction has been considered as one of the important factors in pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome (Met S). Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) has also been reported to be associated with Met S. The aim of our study is to evaluate the association of raised TSH with mediators of endothelial dysfunction in Met S with Subclinical hypothyroidism as compared to healthy controls.

Keywords

• metabolic syndrome x
• hypothyroidism
• nitric oxide
• endothelin-1