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ArticleWorld journal of cardiology2025

Reversible dilated cardiomyopathy caused by primary hyperparathyroidism: A case report.

Wei Jiang, Yu-Zhi Qiu, Hu-Tao Xi, Hui-Hui Ma, Xin Wu, Xiao-Mei Yuan, Wen-Yan Wang, Hong Kong, Xiao-Ping Li

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Wei JiangSchool of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Yu-Zhi QiuDepartment of Craniomaxillofacial Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100000, China.
Hu-Tao XiDepartment of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China.
Hui-Hui MaSchool of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Xin WuDivision of Cardiovascular, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Xiao-Mei YuanDepartment of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Wen-Yan WangDepartment of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Hong KongDepartment of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Xiao-Ping LiDepartment of Cardiology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China. lixiaoping0119@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundDilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common cause of systolic heart failure, and is the most prevalent type of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterized by hypercalcemia and excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Generally, PHPT is asymptomatic and is incidentally identified during routine laboratory assessments. CASE SUMMARY: This case report details a 52-year-old man diagnosed with DCM and refractory hypercalcemia, who presented with clinical manifestations including dyspnea, recurrent anorexia, and abdominal distention. Laboratory investigations indicated an elevated serum PTH level, and the sestamibi scan suggested the presence of a parathyroid adenoma. Hence, the patient underwent a parathyroidectomy, which pathologically confirmed the diagnosis of a parathyroid adenoma. Postoperatively, the patient's hypercalcemia was corrected, the dimensions of the cardiac chambers were reduced, and there was a marked improvement in cardiac function.

conclusionOur findings emphasize the importance of PTH assessment in patients with DCM and concurrent hypercalcemia.

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Case reportChronic kidney diseaseDilated cardiomyopathyHeart failureHypercalcemiaParathyroid adenomaParathyroid hormonePrimary hyperparathyroidism

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