Elevated Parathyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Failure Risk

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Risk for heart failure appeared to be increased with elevated parathyroid hormone levels.

Hyperparathyroidism and low vitamin D status have been implicated in the pathogenesis of heart failure. Researchers have examined the prospective associations between parathyroid hormone, circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and markers of mineral metabolism and risk for incident heart failure in older men with and without established cardiovascular disease.

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