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This document summarizes the pathophysiology of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in chronic kidney disease (CKD). It discusses how declining kidney function leads to increased phosphorus and decreased vitamin D, triggering elevated parathyroid hormone levels. SHPT is characterized by parathyroid gland hyperplasia due to prolonged hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. Uncontrolled mineral metabolism in SHPT increases risks of vascular calcification, cardiovascular disease, renal osteodystrophy and mortalit

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cephalica

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