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

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 asym...

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Main Authors: Petramala Luigi, Formicuccia Maria Chiara, Zinnamosca Laura, Marinelli Cristiano, Cilenti Giuseppina, Colangelo Luciano, Panzironi Giuseppe, Cerci Sabrina, Sciomer Susanna, Ciardi Antonio, Cavallaro Giuseppe, De Toma Giorgio, Letizia Claudio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/408295

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