I didn't download the whole article. But, the spongy sensation of dampness
in the interstitium that is palpated prior to reaching the vessel has
hypothyroidism as one possible correlation. And, it is very common. The
Broda Barnes test is the method I am familiar with for the purpose of
identifying subclinical hypothyroidism.

Will



----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Newman" <plantboyman@...>
To: <PulseDiagnosis@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [PulseDiagnosis] Digest Number 710


>
> Hi Will--
> I take it that a cotton pulse is considered an
> indicator of hypothyroidism, and hence might be linked
> with atherosclerosis based on the study below? Did
> they say what specific indicators/test results they
> were using that defined "subclinical hypothyroidism?"
>
> Thanks! Robert Newman
>
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:27:50 EDT
> > From: WMorris116@...
> > Subject: Hypothyroid & atherosclerosis
> >
> > Is a cotton pulse a potential indicator of future
> > atherosclerosis?
> > Will
> >
> > Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with a
> > low-grade inflammation,
> > increased triglyceride levels and predicts
> > cardiovascular disease in males below 50
> > years
> > J. Kvetny, P. E. Heldgaard, E. M. Bladbjerg and J.
> > Gram
>
>
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