A comparative study of autonomic functions in in hypothyroid  patients and euthyroid subjects

Dr. Supriyo Saha

A comparative study of autonomic functions in in hypothyroid patients and euthyroid subjects

Authors

Dr. Supriyo Saha

Keywords:

Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy; Deep Breathing Test; Valsalva Ratio; Sustained Handgrip Test; Postural Hypotension Test

Abstract

Background: Thyroid hormones exertprofound effects on the cardiovascularsystem and play a crucial role inmaintaining autonomic balance.Hypothyroidism can lead tosympathovagal imbalance, predisposing individuals to cardiacautonomic neuropathy (CAN).

References

Mahajan AS, Lal R, Dhanwal DK, Jain AK, Chowdhury V. Evaluation of autonomic functions in subclinical hypothyroid andhypothyroidpatients.

Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2013;17:460-4.

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Published

2026-01-20

How to Cite

Dr. Supriyo Saha. (2026). A comparative study of autonomic functions in in hypothyroid patients and euthyroid subjects . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(1), 1434–1440. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1709