http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/02/20/thyroid-problems-heart-disease-women.aspxO lder women who have a reduction in thyroid function -- but no obvious signs of the problem -- are at increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks. A reduction in thyroid function, known as hypothyroidism, is characterized by low metabolism, weightenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)