hrp0086p1-p904 | Thyroid P1 | ESPE2016

Cardiac Size and Function in Children with Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Alfano Sara , Arcopinto Michele , Cerbone Manuela , Improda Nicola , Di Mase Raffaella , Ungaro Carla , Salzano Andrea , Cittadini Antonio , Salerno Mariacarolina

Background: The management of subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is still challenging in particular for mild forms with TSH levels ranging between 4.5 and 10 mU/L.Objective and hypotheses: to compare left ventricular (LV) geometry and function of SH subjects and matched euthyroid controls, and to evaluate the effect of L-thyroxine (L-T4) therapy on cardiac parameters.Method: Thirty-six (36) children (19 females and 17 males), aged 8.6...