Management of chronic hypoparathyroidism may require
GOING BEYOND CALCIUM CONTROL
Hypoparathyroidism (HPT) is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by absent or inappropriately low levels of endogenous parathyroid hormone.1-3
Patients whose chronic HPT is inadequately controlled risk debilitating symptoms and disease complications impacting numerous organ systems.4
About HypoparathyroidismHypoparathyroidism (HPT) is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by absent or inappropriately low levels of endogenous parathyroid hormone.1-3
Patients whose chronic HPT is inadequately controlled risk debilitating symptoms and disease complications impacting numerous organ systems.4
About Hypoparathyroidism
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Endogenous parathyroid hormone is a critical regulator of mineral homeostasis in several organ systems including…
BEGIN KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENTVaried symptom presentation
Patients with poorly controlled HPT may suffer from ongoing physical, emotional, and neuropsychiatric symptoms.5,6
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Going beyond calcium
Evaluating for adequate control in HPT patients on conventional therapy requires monitoring not only of serum calcium, but also of serum phosphate, calcium-phosphate product, and urinary calcium. Symptoms, quality of life, and comorbidities must also be observed.5
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