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If my hypothyroidism is well controlled with synthroid, am i still at higher risk for heart vascular disease?

Q: if my hypothyroidism is well controlled with synthroid, am i still at higher risk for heart vascular disease?

: If your hypothyroidism was treated appropriately early in its onset I feel your risk for cardiovascular disease is no more than occurs in people without hypothyroidism.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

If your hypothyroidism was treated appropriately early in its onset I feel your risk for cardiovascular disease is no more than occurs in people without hypothyroidism.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2021

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A member asked:

If my hypothyroidism is well controlled with synthroid, am i still at higher risk for heart vascular disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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