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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    POSTOPERATIVE DAY 1 PARATHYROID HORMONE AS A PREDICTOR OF HYPOCALCEMIA AFTER TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY -A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.


    Divya G,Gowbath Marliya S
    JCDR. 2024: 1218-1231

    Abstract

    Background: PTH as a predictor of hypocalcemia has a good sensitivity and specificity. But there is no consensus regarding the best time of its measurement and the absolute value to be used for discharging patients early a recent prospective study done at institution, half and hour postoperative PTH was found to be a reliable predictor of hypocalcemia with a cut off at 15pg/ml

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    Volume 15 Issue 6

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