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	Heart Threatening Illnesses - http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/heartthreateningillnesses/ American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on Thyroid Disorders and the Heart.
	Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approaches - http://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3782/6/451/abstract Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids. From BioMed Central.
	Thyroid Disease and Echocardiography - http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/thyroid.html Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
	The Heart and the Thyroid Gland - http://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE6A.html Significant complications can arise from both low and high gland function. What patients need to watch out for.
	Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated? - http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/1/e9 Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.

	Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects - http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/7/3455 Research suggests that overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension. From The Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
	Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction - The Hidden Menace? - http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/87/3/963 Abstract discusses thyrotoxicosis, overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism, and how its perceived as a reversible disorder but long term studies report adverse outcomes.
	Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Death - http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_10_01_walsh.html Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH.
	Low Thyroid Function May Equal High Heart Disease Risk - http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Thyroid/tb/2230 Patients with untreated, mild-to-moderate subclinical hypothyroidism may experience severe cardiac problems.
	Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction Affects the Heart - http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030401/tips/5.html Impaired left ventricular diastolic function at rest and systolic dysfunction have been observed in persons with hypothyroidism.

	Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman - http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0007/ea0007p272.htm Presents a case study of a rare occurrence associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
	Heart failure wall stress drops 38% with moderate thyroid hormone therapy - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/aps-hfw051205.php Low thyroid function is very common in congestive heart failure, it also indicates a reduced likelihood of recovery, and an increased chance of death.
	Air Hunger to Death: Breathing Problems of Hypothyroid Patients - http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/comentry/breathingproblems.htm Physician discusses some of the cardiopulmonary issues experienced in those with hypothyroidism.
	Newswise: Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in New Research Study - http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/516245/ Researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings.
	UK study links heart conditions with common 'hidden' hormone disorders in the elderly - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=22247 Suggests a strong link between heart problems and undiagnosed thyroid disease.

	Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases - http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4960&nbr=3524&ss=6&xl=999 Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
	Thyroid And Heart Failure - http://medicineworld.org/cancer/lead/12-2005/thyroid-and-heart-failure.html Discusses subclinical hypothyroidism and the increased risk of cardiac problems among older adults.
	Even Mild Thyroid Problems Double Risk Of Heart Condition - http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/07_10_04_bauer.html Discusses the negative effects on heart function in individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism.
	Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular system - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15282446?dopt=Abstract Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3). From Entrez PubMed.

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