The Claim
Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with a higher prevalence of elevated blood pressure (45.8%) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism (32.9%), indicating a graded association between the severity of thyroid hormone deficiency and the risk of hypertension.
What the research says
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People with clinical hypothyroidism have a higher rate of high blood pressure than those with subclinical hypothyroidism, and the severity of thyroid hormone deficiency correlates with the likelihood of developing high blood pressure.
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Clinical hypothyroidism is associated with a higher prevalence of elevated blood pressure (45.8% vs. 32.9%) compared to subclinical hypothyroidism, indicating a graded association between thyroid hormone deficiency and hypertension risk.
Low thyroid hormone levels cause blood vessels to stiffen and narrow, raise cholesterol that clogs arteries, and slow the heart's ability to relax between beats. This forces the heart to pump harder against tighter arteries, raising blood pressure.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with more severe thyroid problems were more likely to have high blood pressure than those with milder thyroid issues, suggesting that the worse your thyroid function, the higher your risk of high blood pressure.
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