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Parathyroidectomy and Cardiometabolic Risks in Patients With Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Nir Tsur1,2, Nofar Edri1,2, Tomer Kerman1,3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.
JAMA Network Open
|November 21, 2025
Summary
Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) increases cardiometabolic risks like hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Parathyroidectomy may reduce T2D incidence, suggesting surgery benefits appropriate patients.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) involves elevated parathyroid hormone and calcium levels.
- pHPT is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess long-term cardiometabolic risks in pHPT patients.
- To determine if parathyroidectomy reduces these risks.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 50,199 pHPT patients and 150,265 controls.
- Follow-up up to 15 years, analyzing incidence of hypertension, T2D, CVD, and CVA.
- Used Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression models.
Main Results:
- pHPT patients had higher risks of hypertension, T2D, CVD, and CVA.
- Parathyroidectomy was associated with a reduced risk of T2D (AHR, 0.56; P=.002).
Conclusions:
- pHPT is associated with significant long-term cardiometabolic risks.
- Parathyroidectomy may lower T2D incidence, warranting consideration for surgical treatment.
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