Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

What is Secondary Hyperparathyroidism? Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a compensatory hyperfunction and hyperplasia of the parathyroid gland that develops with prolonged hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia of various origins. Causes of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Renal pathology: chronic renal failure,

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Hypervolemia

What is Hypervolemia? Hypervolemia is a condition characterized by an increase in total blood volume and usually a change in Ht. There are normocythemic, oligocytemic and polycythemic hypervolemia. Causes of Hypervolemia Normocythemic hypervolemia (simple) –

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