Endocrine Abstracts

The cardiovascular system (CVS) is one of the major targets of thyroid hormone action.The thyroid function has a direct effect on heart rate, cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.The prevalence of hypothyroidism in the general population is high, particularly in females (9–15%). Overt hypothyroidism is associated with severe cardiovascular manifestations including reduced intravascular volume, increased systemic vas...

IntroductionPrimary hyperparathyroidism is a common disorder of the parathyroid glands and the third most frequent endocrinopathy, especially among elderly women. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease, associated with high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In both primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, the need to correctly identify the parathyroid glands is mandatory for a better outcome. Elastography...