PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Hoogendoorn, E H
AU  - den Heijer, M
AU  - van Dijk, A P J
AU  - Hermus, A R
TI  - Subclinical hyperthyroidism: to treat or not to treat?
AID  - 10.1136/pgmj.2003.017095
DP  - 2004 Jul 01
TA  - Postgraduate Medical Journal
PG  - 394--398
VI  - 80
IP  - 945
4099  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/80/945/394.short
4100  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/80/945/394.full
SO  - Postgrad Med J2004 Jul 01; 80
AB  - Subclinical hyperthyroidism may be defined as the presence of free thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine levels within the reference range and a reduced serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. In this review the prevalence of low TSH in the population and health consequences of subclinical hyperthyroidism, for example, effects on heart and bone mass, are discussed. Guidelines for treatment are given, based on expert opinion.