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  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Thyroid hormones (THs) significantly influence cardiovascular function.
  • A potential link exists between THs and the development of elevated blood pressure (BP).
  • Systematic assessment of THs and elevated BP in euthyroid populations is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between serum THs concentrations and the prevalence of elevated BP.
  • To examine free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in relation to elevated BP.
  • To analyze these associations within a euthyroid population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 12,487 participants in Tianjin, China.
  • Serum FT3, FT4, and TSH levels measured via chemiluminescence immunoassay.
  • Elevated BP defined by JNC 8 criteria; statistical analysis using ANCOVA and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Serum FT3 and FT4 levels demonstrated a positive association with the prevalence of elevated BP.
  • Higher quartiles of FT3 and FT4 were linked to increased odds of elevated BP.
  • No significant relationship was observed between TSH levels and elevated BP prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Serum FT3 and FT4 concentrations are positively associated with elevated blood pressure in euthyroid adults.
  • These findings highlight a potential role for thyroid hormone levels in blood pressure regulation.
  • Further research may explore the clinical implications of these associations.