Publications by authors named "Christos Paras"
A case report of new onset graves' disease induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccine?
J Clin Transl Endocrinol Case Rep
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 virus remains a significant global challenge, potentially leading to systemic inflammation and damage to multiple organs.
- Researchers are still exploring the connections between COVID-19, vaccines, and thyroid diseases.
- This report presents a case of a previously healthy young man who developed new-onset Graves' disease following a COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
Importance Of The Field: Elevated concentrations of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are associated with increased risk of coronary atherosclerosis, and morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD). Lowering of LDL cholesterol leads to a reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality in individuals at risk for cardiovascular events and patients with established CHD. The mainstays of lipid lowering therapy today are the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins); however, the residual risk of cardiovascular events amongst individuals treated with statins remains a major healthcare concern.
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