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Chances of atherosclerosis in a hypothyroid patient on regular medication?

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Depends: Depends upon other factors such as genetics, bp, cholesterol, glucose, weight, diet, exercise, smoking etc. Chances are reduced if you keep your thyroid levels normal on brand name T4 replacement.

Dr Nguyen agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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Unrelated: Atherosclerotic artery disease and hypothyroidism are not causally related.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2013

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