[Functional disorder of the parathyroid gland and vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients]

Clin Calcium. 2005 Jul;15(7):119-23.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

In uremia, hyperparathyroidism induces hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. Relative hypoparathyroidism also causes hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia due to the low buffering capacity of the bone. Thus control of PTH within target range is very important.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Phosphates / blood
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Uremia / complications
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Phosphates