Secondary hyperparathyroidism prevalence and prognostic role in elderly males with heart failure

ConclusionSHPT was highly prevalent in elderly males with HF and was associated with impaired survival. HF patients with SHPT had more severe disease compared to the patients with normal serum PTH. Determination of serum PTH levels provided additional value to NT-proBNP for risk stratification in these patients.

Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - October 12, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research