Hypertension in Hypothyroidism; a Rare Association in Childhood
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The association of hypothyroidism with hypertension is an uncommon phenomenon. Hypertension adds to cardiovascular risk in any population and hypertension due to hypothyroidism is reversible with hormonal replacement. Although there are various case studies exists in adults but such reports are rare in children.
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volume 5 issue 8
pages 5583- 5586
publication date 2017-08-01
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