Risk Factors/Causes
Are men or women more likely to get hypothyroidism
Women
Does hypothyroidism cause dry or smooth hair
Dry hair
How many types of hypothyroidism were discussed in this presentation
2 types
Can hypothyroidism cause hypertension?
Yes
What age is more common to get hypothyroidism
>50 years old
What medication is norm ally prescribed for hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine
Does primary or secondary have a increase in TSH
Primary
Does hypothyroidism directly cause heart failure
No
Does a increase or decrease in iodine factor into hypothyroidism
Either way can cause hypothyroidism
What node does the thyroid hormone determine the number of receptors it has
SA node
What type does not make enough thyroid hormone
Primary
What type of lipid issue does hypothyroidism cause?
Dyslipidemia