Abstract P144: Association Between Hypertension and Thyroid Abnormalities Among Hospitalized United States Patients: Data From National Inpatient Sample [Session Title: Onsite Poster Competition I With Reception]

Discussion: T3 dilates peripheral arterioles and decreases systemic vascular resistance which stimulates renin secretion and increases effective arterial blood volume. Also, it increases heart rate and cardiac contractility. These mechanisms lead to increase in blood pressure. On the other hand, the mechanism with hypothyroidism is not fully recognized. It is thought to be secondary to increase in systemic vascular resistance. Through our study, we can conclude that the risk of hypertension is greater in patients with hyperthyroidism than with hypothyroidism.
Source: Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Poster Abstract Presentations Source Type: research