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  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Arterial hypertension is a prevalent global health issue, affecting over 25% of the population.
  • While most hypertension cases are idiopathic, ~10% stem from secondary causes, including endocrine disorders.
  • Thyroid diseases are common, often overlooked, and can significantly impact blood pressure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of thyroid hormone metabolism and dysfunction on the cardiovascular system.
  • To elucidate the role of thyroid diseases in the development and exacerbation of hypertension.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on the mechanisms linking thyroid function to elevated blood pressure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical studies and genetic research.
  • Analysis of the effects of overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on blood pressure.
  • Examination of cardiovascular consequences of genetic mutations in the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis.
  • Investigation of the role of lipid abnormalities in thyroid dysfunction-induced hypertension.

Main Results:

  • Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, in overt and subclinical forms, are associated with hypertension, often mild.
  • Mechanisms linking thyroid dysfunction to hypertension are complex and not fully understood.
  • Genetic mutations in the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis can have cardiovascular implications.
  • Thyroid dysfunction-induced lipid abnormalities contribute to vascular changes and elevated blood pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Thyroid hormone metabolism and functional thyroid diseases play a significant role in cardiovascular health.
  • Thyroid diseases are an important, often overlooked, contributing factor to the development of hypertension.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the intricate mechanisms involved.