Why the study?
Does hyperthyroidism alter heart rate variability parameters compared to treated hyperthyroid and euthyroid states?
Population
80 subjects aged 30-50 years, comprising 60 hyperthyroid patients and 20 age and sex-matched healthy…
Comparison
Untreated hyperthyroidism vs Treated hyperthyroidism and healthy euthyroid…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Untreated hyperthyroidism is associated with decreased vagal modulation on heart rate, which appears to be restored following adequate antithyroid treatment.
Does hyperthyroidism alter heart rate variability parameters compared to treated hyperthyroid and euthyroid states?
Untreated hyperthyroidism is associated with decreased vagal modulation on heart rate, which appears to be restored following adequate antithyroid treatment.
Kabir et al. (1970) studied this question.