Evaluation of Hyperparathyroidism as l a Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Disease in Haemodialysis Patients

Gehad Hamid El Aidy;

Abstract


Background: The risk of CVD in patients with ESRD is far greater than in general population..

Objective: Is to evaluate the role of 2ry hyperparathyroidism as a cardiovascular risk factor in HD patients.

Methods: 42 HD patients were divided to 3 groups and subjected to the following: Serum calcium, phosphorus and PTH, complete lipid profile, Echocardiography and carotid duplex.

Results: It has been observed that there• was a significant positive correlation between serum PTH and TG, cholesterol, LDL, MBP, carotid IMT, LVM and IVS(D). Also there was a significant negative correlation between serum PTH and HDL & EF.

Conclusion: 2ry hyperparathyroidism is injurious factor to the heart and blood vessels which may contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in HD patients.


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Title Evaluation of Hyperparathyroidism as l a Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Disease in Haemodialysis Patients
Other Titles تقييم زيادة نشاط الغدة جار الدرقية كعامل خطورة لحدوث امراض القلب والاوعية الدموية فى مرضى الاستقصاء الدموى
Authors Gehad Hamid El Aidy
Issue Date 2004

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