Calcium, Phosphorus and PTH in Patients with End Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease, Undergoing Hemodialysis

Authors

  • Serfa Faja PhD candidate in medical sciences
  • Amir Shoshi General practitioner at Shkodra Regional Hospital, emergency service General practitioner at the Hemodialysis Center Diavita Shkoder

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26417/214rmd38q

Keywords:

Calcium, Phosphorus and PTH in Patients with End Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease, Undergoing Hemodialysis

Abstract

Renal hyperparathyroidism (rHPT) is a common complication of chronic kidney disease characterized by elevated parathyroid hormone levels secondary to derangements in the homeostasis of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D. Patients with rHPT experience increased rates of cardiovascular problems and bone disease. The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines recommend that screening and management of rHPT be initiated for all patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3 (estimated glomerular filtration rate, - 60 mL/min/1.73 m2). Since the 1990s, improving medical management with vitamin D analogs, phosphate binders, and calcimimetic drugs has expanded the treatment options for patients with rHPT, but some patients still require a parathyroidectomy to mitigate the sequelae of this challenging disease.

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Published

2020-10-15

How to Cite

Faja, S., & Shoshi, A. (2020). Calcium, Phosphorus and PTH in Patients with End Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease, Undergoing Hemodialysis. European Journal of Medicine and Natural Sciences, 3(2), 16–30. https://doi.org/10.26417/214rmd38q