hrp0082p3-d2-987 | Thyroid (1) | ESPE2014

The Association of Thyroid Dysfunction and Blood Pressure in Korean Children

Kim Hae Soon , Park Hye Sook , Cho Sujin , Baik Sun Jung , Park Bo Hyun , Lee Hye Ah

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide and both high and low blood pressures are associated with various chronic disease. Thyroid hormones have profound effects on cardiovascular function, including effects on blood pressure.Objective and hypotheses: Recent studies suggest that early life high blood pressure could be attributed to hypertension in late adulthood. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association...