hyperparathyroidism

Use of Calcitriol (1,25 (OH)2 Vitamin D) in Chronic Renal Disease: An Effective Treatment for Excess Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

October 28th, 2011
  1. Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism affects at least 5 million dogs and cats today in U.S.
    1. Why important? - High PTH is toxic decreasing quality and length of life:
      1. Bone effects - renal osteodystrophy
      2. Central and peripheral nervous system toxicity of excess PTH
      3. Cardiac and skeletal muscular toxicity of excess PTH
      4. Red and white blood cell toxicity of excess PTH
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