Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Thyroid Function

Celikyurt, YENGİ; Agacdiken, Aysen; Geyik, Bilal; Kozdag, Guliz; VURAL, AHMET; Ural, Dilek

doi:10.1002/clc.20952

Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Thyroid Function

Celikyurt U., Agacdiken A., Geyik B., Kozdag G., VURAL A., Ural D.

CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY, vol.34, no.11, pp.703-705, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 34 Issue: 11
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1002/clc.20952
Journal Name: CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.703-705
Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Heart failure patients frequently have thyroid function abnormalities. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a major treatment for patients with advanced chronic heart failure. We aimed to investigate the effects of CRT on thyroid functions.