Effects of Thyroid Autoimmunity on Early Atherosclerosis in Euthyroid Girls with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Abstract

Conclusion: TA may be related to chronic inflammation, which may cause endothelial dysfunction, a promoter of atherosclerosis in girls with HT. cIMT is a good tool for the early detection and the monitoring of early atherosclerosis in euthyroid patients with HT. Early detection of risk factors of CVD, may be helpful for planning treatment and interventions, so as to prevent complications from the disease in adulthood.