Arterial Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and Subclinical Cardiovascular Organ Damage in Patients with Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism before and after Parathyroidectomy: Preliminary Results

Background. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with high cardiovascular morbidity, and the role of calcium and parathyroid hormone is still controversial. Objective. To evaluate the prevalence and outcomes of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and some cardiovascular alterations in asy...

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Main Authors: Luigi, Petramala, Chiara, Formicuccia Maria, Laura, Zinnamosca, Cristiano, Marinelli, Giuseppina, Cilenti, Luciano, Colangelo, Giuseppe, Panzironi, Sabrina, Cerci, Susanna, Sciomer, Antonio, Ciardi, Giuseppe, Cavallaro, Giorgio, De Toma, Claudio, Letizia
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3375164/