In adults ≥80 years with TSH 6–10 mIU/L and minimal symptoms, do you initiate levothyroxine, monitor, or avoid treatment entirely?
Does frailty change your threshold?
Answer from: at Community Practice
As always, we do want to provide an individualized approch. Based on the extent of frailty and severity of symptoms, I do offer watchful waiting as an option during the shared decision conversation. TRUST (Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Untreated Older Adults with Subclinical Hypothyroidism) trial ...