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My son is 23. he has been diagnosed with hashi and hypothyroid. they are suspecting cad now. is there a link?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not CAD but: Thyroid disease can cause cardiomyopathy in young pts. But atherosclerotic dz unusual. Nothing is impossible but ....

Answered 5/3/2014

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