| Literature DB >> 33728211 |
Ramanakumar Anam1, Mauricio Tellez1, Matthew Lozier2, Ameen Waheed3, Jose E Collado4,5.
Abstract
The appearance of first-degree atrioventricular block and mitral annulus calcification in an end-stage renal failure patient with elevated parathyroid hormone levels should raise the suspicion of metastatic cardiac calcification. Measures should be taken to normalize the parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus levels to limit the progression of atrioventricular block. Exploration or removal of parathyroid glands should be considered if heart block worsens.Entities:
Keywords: atrioventricular conduction block; end stage renal disease; hemodialysis; mitral annular calcification; tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Year: 2021 PMID: 33728211 PMCID: PMC7949694 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13276
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184