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Mild Thyroid Slowdown Linked to Heart Attacks in Women

By , About.com GuideApril 30, 2008

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Women with a slightly underactive thyroid, and even those whose blood tests fall into the so-called "normal" range for TSH tests, may have a higher risk of death from heart disease. At what TSH thyroid test level does the risk go up? And where do you fall? Find out more about this important new research on the thyroid and heart disease.

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