Causes of High Calcium - Masha Livhits, MD & Michael Yeh, MD - UCLAMDChat

Causes of High Calcium - Masha Livhits, MD & Michael Yeh, MD - UCLAMDChat

Explore the various causes of hypercalcemia in this informative video lecture presented by UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD and Michael Yeh, MD. Gain insights into how high levels of calcium in the blood can impact bone strength, lead to kidney stones, and affect heart and brain function. Delve into topics such as hyperparathyroidism, malignancy-related hypercalcemia, familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, vitamin D deficiency, chronic kidney disease, and normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism. Learn about case examples, key signaling agents, and take-home points to better understand this important medical condition and its implications for overall health.