Title | Parathyroid Hormone and Subclinical Cerebrovascular Disease: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Korada SKrishna C, Zhao D, Gottesman RF, Guallar E, Lutsey PL, Alonso A, Sharrett ARichey, Post WS, Reis JP, Mosley TH |
Secondary Authors | Michos ED |
Journal | J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 883-93 |
Date Published | 2016 Apr |
ISSN | 1532-8511 |
Keywords | Brain, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Cohort Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Leukoencephalopathies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Parathyroid Hormone |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels have been associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors and events. We hypothesized that elevated PTH levels would also be associated with subclinical cerebrovascular disease. We examined the relationship between elevated PTH level and white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) and subclinical infarcts measured on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS: PTH was measured at baseline (1993-1994) among participants free of prior clinical stroke who underwent a brain MRI at baseline (n = 1703) and a second brain MRI 10 years later (n = 948). PTH levels of 65 pg/mL or higher were considered elevated (n = 204). Participants who did not return for a follow-up MRI had, at baseline, higher PTH and a greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (P RESULTS: At baseline, the participants had a mean age of 62 years and were 60% female and 49% black. Cross-sectionally, after adjusting for demographic and lifestyle factors, elevated PTH level was associated with higher WMH score (β = .19, 95% confidence interval [CI] .04-.35) and increased odds of prevalent infarcts (odds ratio 1.56, 95% CI 1.02-2.36). Results were attenuated after adjustment for potential mediators of this association (i.e., hypertension). No prospective associations were found between PTH and incident infarcts or change in estimated WMH volume, although estimates were imprecise. CONCLUSIONS: Although associated cross-sectionally, we did not confirm any association between elevated PTH level and progression of cerebrovascular changes on brain MRIs obtained 10 years apart. The relationship of PTH with subclinical brain disease warrants further study. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.12.029 |
Alternate Journal | J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis |
PubMed ID | 26825350 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4799747 |
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