Heart Disease / Thyroid Connection In-Depth Special

The Latest Thyroid/Heart Disease News -- November 2005 -- New research just published sheds additional light on the connection between thyroid conditions and heart disease. Findings include new information about the subclinical thyroid problems, and the risk for thyroid disease, and subclinical hypothyroidism and a connection to congestive heart failure in seniors. Check out the heart disease/thyroid news now.

Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in New Research Study -- A new study is giving researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings. The discovery could also potentially lead to improvements in patients with heart disease. Find out more now...

Cardiac Effects of Thyroid Disease -- Thyroid disorders - either an underactive or overactive thyroid gland - are common, even in people with heart disease. And especially if you have heart disease, the symptoms produced by thyroid disorders, even if subtle, can be dangerous. Unfortunately doctors often attribute these symptoms to something other than thyroid disease, and sometimes it's up to the patient to lead them in the right direction. Read what you need to know about thyroid disorders and the heart, here, from About's Heart Disease Guide Dr. Rich Fogoros...

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Subclinical Hypothyroidism Treatment Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Cardiac Effects of Thyroid Disease