Significance of QTc interval in chronic hypoparathyroidism and its correlates.

Preeti NamjoshiSoma SahaVibhav SharmaMani KalaivaniRajiv Narang Ravinder Goswami

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2024)

One-fifth of cHypoPT had arrhythmic symptoms and a significant proportion had prolonged QTc. This highlights the need for close monitoring of cHypoPT patients for arrhythmic symptoms and QTc prolongation. The serum total-calcium should be maintained to at least 8.3 mg/dL to minimize the risk of potentially life-threatening arrhythmia in cHypoPT.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
sleep quality
patient reported outcomes
drug induced
depressive symptoms