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Hyperthyroidism Effects on Heart Function by Roby Kieran is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the effects of thyroid hormones on the heart at the molecular, cellular, genetic and physiological levels. It covers both genomic and non-genomic effects of thyroid hormones. Some key points: 1. Thyroid hormones have direct effects on cardiac myocytes and blood vessels through both genomic (gene transcription) and non-genomic (membrane/organelle) mechanisms. 2. Genomically, thyroid hormones increase expression of genes like alpha-myosin heavy chain, increasing contractility. They
- Author
- Roby Kieran
- Language
- EN