Salter, Thomas2008-02-062008-02-062008-02-06https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5671The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and a normal T4 in the presence of few or no hypothyroid symptoms. It is a frequently encountered clinical scenario. Often the clinician is faced with the decision of treatment vs. no treatment. A recent review of the evidence produced guidelines on management of this condition. Essentially there is insufficient evidence to support treatment in most cases; however these guidelines recommend treatment if the hypothyroid patient is symptomatic or if TSH is over 10.HypothyroidismsubclinicaltreatmentOther