Effects of preoperative cinacalcet hydrochloride treatment on the operative course of parathyroidectomy and pathological changes in resected parathyroid glands
Abstract Background Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is associated with higher cardiovascular risk and mortality in patients undergoing dialysis. Cinacalcet hydrochloride (CH), which has been clinically available in Japan since 2008, could effectively reduce parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels even...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | Renal Replacement Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-017-0131-x |