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Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1986; 88(4): 95-100
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1210581
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Serum Electrolytes and Parathyroid Hormone Concentrations in Acute Myocardial Infarction

S. Ljunghall, L. Lundin, A. Hvarfner, H. Joborn, L. Wide
  • Department of Internal Medicine (Head: Prof. H. Boström) and Clinical Chemistry (Head: Prof. C.-H. de Verdier), University of Uppsala/Sweden
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1985

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16 July 2009 (online)

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Summary

Serum concentrations of calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphate can be lowered experimentally by adrenaline, which also can stimulate the secretion of parathyroid hormon (PTH). In order to evaluate the possible clinical importance of these mechanisms serial blood samples were drawn during the first three hospital days in 26 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a condition known to increase plasma catecholamine levels.

During the study period there were no consistent significant changes of the serum electrolytes. The serum PTH levels, however, were significantly raised in the AMI patients already on admission and did not normalize during the observation time. The PTH concentrations were unexplained by infarct size, concomitant diseases or medication. These findings suggest that PTH could be an independent risk factor for AMI.

Key words

Parathyroid hormone - Myocardial infarction - Calcium - Phosphate - Magnesium - Potassium

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