Main characteristics of all included individuals according to rT3 serum levels.

Main characteristics of all included individuals according to rT3 serum levels.

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Aim This study intended to explore associations of reverse triiodothyronine (rT3) with emotional disturbances and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after experiencing acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Materials and methods Serum samples from individuals with AIS were collected on admission to three Lithuania stroke centers and investigated for fre...

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... main characteristics of all 159 included individuals and subdivisions into two groups according to normal or elevated rT3, are presented in Table 1. We found that slightly more than half (52.83%) of included individuals with experienced AIS had increased rT3 on admission. ...

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