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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Thyroid dysfunction is frequently observed in heart failure (HF) patients.
  • This dysfunction may influence the clinical progression and prognosis of HF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of thyroid disorders in heart failure patients.
  • To assess the clinical impact and outcomes associated with thyroid dysfunction in this population.

Main Methods:

  • 185 heart failure patients underwent comprehensive assessments, including thyroid function tests (TSH, fT3, fT4).
  • Patients were categorized into euthyroid, hypothyroid, and hyperthyroid groups based on TSH levels.
  • Follow-up was conducted until hospital discharge or outcome determination.

Main Results:

  • A significant prevalence of thyroid disorders (28.6%) was found, with hypothyroidism being more common (22.2%).
  • Thyroid dysfunction was associated with higher systolic blood pressure, advanced NYHA class, and altered renal and lipid profiles.
  • Patients with thyroid disorders had a marginally longer hospital stay (p=0.050) but no significant difference in mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Thyroid disorders are highly prevalent in heart failure patients and have clinical implications.
  • Thyroid dysfunction is linked to increased disease severity (NYHA class) and prolonged hospitalization.
  • Further research is recommended to elucidate the complex relationship between thyroid function and heart failure.