Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality After Treatment of Hyperthyroidism with Either Radioactive Iodine or Thyroidectomy

Abstract

Hyperthyroidism increases the risk of CVD-related hospitalization, and the risk is sustained for up to two decades after treatment with RAI or surgery. Hyperthyroid patients treated with RAI remain at a higher CVD risk compared to patients treated with thyroidectomy. Hypothyroidism during follow-up, however, predicts better cardiovascular outcomes.