THE EFFECT OF TRIIODOTHYRONINE T3 ON HEART FAILURE

Abstract

Thyroid hormones have various impacts on the heart and peripheral vascular system. It is widely documented that they increase heart rate and cardiac contractility, enhance systolic and diastolic function, and lower systemic vascular resistance (SVR) under resting conditions. In this review, we summarize the effects of TH on the heart and the clinical symptoms of thyroid dysfunction from the viewpoint of the cardiology.
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