Pier Luigi Antignani, Mateja K Jezovnik, Ales Blinc, Dimitri P Mikhailidis, Panagiotis Anagnostis, Gerit Holger Schernthaner, Mojca Jensterle, Katica Bajuk Studen, Miso Sabovic, Pavel Poredos
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is presented in various forms, including classic PHPT, characterised by increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion, normohormonal PHPT, and normocalcaemic PHPT. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is characterised by increased PTH secretion triggered by factors such as vitamin D deficiency and kidney failure. This review aims to discuss the involvement of hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in atherosclerosis, including peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The increased level of PTH is involved in developing subclinical and overt vascular diseases, encompassing endothelial dysfunction, vascular stiffness, hypertension, and coronary and peripheral arterial diseases...
January 26, 2024: Current Vascular Pharmacology