| Hypertension and hypothyroidism. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9504349 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Correction of the causes of secondary forms of hypertension usually restores blood pressure to normal. Hypothyroidism is a potentially important but overlooked cause of hypertension and restoration of euthyroidism with thyroxine therapy usually results in a substantial reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, especially in younger subjects. The mechanism of hypertension in hypothyroidism is not completely understood: changes in circulating catecholamines, their receptors and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system have all been implicated. Effective treatment with thyroxine is readily available and inexpensive. |
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Authors:
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A K Fletcher; A P Weetman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human hypertension Volume: 12 ISSN: 0950-9240 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Hypertens Publication Date: 1998 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-04-02 Completed Date: 1998-04-02 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8811625 Medline TA: J Hum Hypertens Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 79-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Sheffield, Department of Medicine, Northern General Hospital, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Hypertension / epidemiology, etiology*, therapy Hypothyroidism / complications* Prevalence |
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