Hypothyroidism and its impact in older adults with heart diseases
Abstract
Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism in adults increases cardiovascular risk. Thyroid hormones regulate immune function, which prevents atherosclerosis. Important to consider in elderly with heart disease.
Objective: To describe the relationship between hypothyroidism and heart disease in heart disease in older adults.
Method: A descriptive qualitative bibliographic exploration was carried out involving a search in academic information platforms.
Development: 6 documents that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria set out in the research were taken as references. Hypothyroidism in cardiovascular health, exacerbates conditions such as hypertension, which highlights the importance of early interventions in vulnerable populations, for this reason these key points are addressed in the review.
Conclusion: Subclinical hypothyroidism increases cardiovascular risk. Thyroid hormones as a replacement therapy are a valid therapeutic target, which is more evident in the elderly with heart disease.
Keywords: hypothyroidism, older adults, heart disease.Downloads
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