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Subclinical hypothyroidism: When to treat

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CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Volume 86, Issue 2, Pages 101-110

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CLEVELAND CLINIC
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.86a.17053

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Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined by an elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level along with a normal free thyroxine (T-4) level. Whether it should be treated remains controversial. Currently, the best practical approach is to base treatment decisions on the degree of TSH elevation, thyroid autoimmunity, and associated comorbidities.

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