Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis

The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) has been reported to be much higher in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than in the general population. SHT has been identified as a strong predictor of mortality and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in CKD. The study aimed to provide local data on the prevalence of SHT in CKD patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). A total of 72 patients with CKD on MHD were enrolled....