Table 5.
Blood pressure and heart rate during the three treatment arms
| LT4 (N = 75) | DTE (N = 75) | LT4 + LT3 (N = 75) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 71.5 (11.1) | 73.7 (14.3) | 70.4 (14.6) | 0.04 |
| Diastolic | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 73.6 (9.24) | 74.3 (9.46) | 74.3 (8.34) | 0.64 |
| Systolic | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 118 (13.7) | 119 (14.5) | 121 (14.7) | 0.13 |
P value reports the results of a linear mixed effects model evaluating the fixed effect of the 3 treatment conditions, using participant as a random effect.
Abbreviations: DTE, desiccated thyroid extract; LT3, liothyronine; LT4, levothyroxine.