The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women

Background: Pregnancy simulates a metabolic syndrome-like state and predisposes to iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism through increased iodine renal loss and transplacental transfer to the fetus. Iodine deficiency is thought to predispose to dyslipidemia through elevation of serum TSH. Obesity, dy...

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Main Authors: Charles Bitamazire Businge, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Pathophysiology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1873-149X/32/2/18
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