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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Impact of parathyroidectomy on inflammatory and cardiovascular risk parameters in primary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective analysis.

Nese Bulbul, Suat Sen, Fettah Acibucu

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Nese BulbulDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, Gaziantep Islam, Science and Technology University, Gaziantep, Turkey. drnesebulbul@yahoo.com.tr.
Suat SenDepartment of Internal Medicine, Adana City Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
Fettah AcibucuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Adana City Hospital, Adana, Turkey.

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Abstract

backgroundParathyroidectomy has been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in some studies, although findings on these parameters remain inconsistent.

objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate inflammatory and cardiovascular risk markers in patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) before and one month after successful parathyroidectomy (PTX).

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed PHPT patients who visited the outpatient clinic between 2015 and 2020. Patient demographics, hemogram data, calcium, parathormone (PTH), vitamin D, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and monocyte-to-HDL ratio (MHR) were recorded and compared pre- and postoperatively.

resultsThe analysis revealed significant postoperative increases in platelet, MPV, HDL, PLR, and vitamin D levels (p = 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.024, p = 0.001, respectively). Conversely, PTH, calcium, NLR, and MHR levels significantly decreased (p = 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.011, p = 0.019, respective-ly). Correlation analysis demonstrated a negative association between postoperative PTH and vitamin D (p = 0.010, r = -0.292**) and a positive association between postoperative PTH and both calcium (p = 0.008, r = 0.309**) and NLR (p = 0.046, r = 0.227**). Multivariable regression analysis demonstrated that postoperative PTH levels were significantly associated with calcium (B = 39.82, Beta = 0.321, p = 0.0469), NLR (B = 110.02, Beta = 0.428, p = 0.0384), baseline comorbidity scores (B = -30.54, Beta = -0.287, p = 0.0361), and preoperative inflammation levels (B = 25.69, Beta = 0.311, p = 0.0386).

conclusionOur findings highlight a potential link between PHPT and inflammatory-cardiovascular risk, with parathyroidectomy exerting a beneficial effect within the first month post-surgery. The study also suggests that these risk factors may be modifiable with timely surgical intervention. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesHyperparathyroidism, PrimaryInflammationInflammation MediatorsParathyroidectomyAdultAgedBiomarkersCalciumFemaleHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedParathyroid HormoneRetrospective StudiesBiomarkersCalciumInflammation MediatorsParathyroid HormonePTH protein, humanVitamin DMonocyte-to-HDL ratioNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratioParathormoneParathyroidectomyPrimary hyperparathyroidismVitamin D

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PMCPMC11806539

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