PHPT 2023: New Concepts, New Guidelines (On Demand)
PHPT 2023: New Concepts, New Guidelines is organized by International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).
Date of Original Release: May 22, 2023
Activity Expires: August 1, 2024
Activity Description:
This activity will give an update on diagnosis and indications for surgery with a focus on bone. This activity was designed to allow learners to understand how to approach which patients to refer for surgery for hyperparathyroidism.
Learning Objectives:
1. The attendee will understand the current guidelines for when to refer patients with hyperparathyroidism for surgery.
2. The attendee will understand that in patients with eGFR<60, hyperparathyroidism is a more aggressive disease and warrants surgery.
3. The attendee will understand that there is no clear benefit to quality of life parameters associated with parathyroidectomy.