Imaging-defined subclinical atherosclerosis in subclinical hypothyroidism: Prevalence, associated factors, and preventive implications
Arif Albulushi, Murtadha S Hasan, Rayan S Alazawi, Maryam Al Sarmi, Hajar Al-Mandhari, Abdullah AlShaharli, Amjad S Hasan, Yaseen Al-Helli, Abdullah Allo, Eslam Abdelazim, Taghrid Taha, Ahmed Sena, Abdulhakim M Alhazmi, Lama S Alfehaid · 2026
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Arif Albulushi and co-authors measure hidden artery disease in adults with mild thyroid underactivity, in a study from 2026. The thyroid state, called subclinical hypothyroidism, pairs a raised TSH level with normal hormone output. It has been tied to worse heart risk profiles, above all in Middle Eastern groups where data are thin.
The team studied 500 adults at a heart center in Oman with blood tests, neck artery scans, and heart calcium scoring. Nearly half, 46 percent, showed imaging signs of artery disease before any symptoms. The state was far more common in people with metabolic syndrome. High LDL cholesterol, inflammation markers, higher TSH, and metabolic syndrome each raised the odds on their own. The authors urge tailored risk checks for this group.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Arif Albulushi, Murtadha S Hasan, Rayan S Alazawi, Maryam Al Sarmi, Hajar Al-Mandhari, Abdullah AlShaharli, Amjad S Hasan, Yaseen Al-Helli, Abdullah Allo, Eslam Abdelazim, Taghrid Taha, Ahmed Sena, Abdulhakim M Alhazmi, Lama S Alfehaid |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |