Publications by authors named "Hyesoo Lowe"
Article Synopsis
- * This case presents a unique instance of TCM triggered by thyrotoxicosis from Graves' disease, highlighting the complexity of the condition.
- * Learning objectives include understanding hyperthyroidism as a potential cause of TCM and how radioiodine contrast can impact the diagnosis of different TCM types.
Background And Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the association of vitamin D deficiency and indices of mineral metabolism with subclinical carotid markers that predict cardiovascular events.
Methods: Two hundred three community-dwelling adults (Northern Manhattan Study; age, 68 ± 11; age range, 50 to 93 years) had serum measurements (calcium, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, parathyroid hormone) and carotid ultrasound (plaque presence, number, maximal carotid plaque thickness, intima-media thickness).
Results: Adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, plaque number was associated with phosphorus levels (β=0.
Context: Hypercalcemia in ambulatory patients is occasionally caused by vitamin D toxicity.
Objective: We report nine patients presenting to Columbia University Medical Center with hypercalcemia due to a supplement from the Dominican Republic containing massive amounts of vitamin D.
Methods: Case histories and laboratory evaluation (calcium, PTH, vitamin D metabolites) are discussed in the context of other published cases of vitamin D toxicity.