Hypocalcaemia as a Reversible Cause of Acute Heart Failure in a Long-Term Survivor of Childhood Cancer
oleh: Inês Almeida Costa, Margarida Alvelos, Paulo Bettencourt
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | SMC MEDIA SRL 2017-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Hypocalcaemia is known for its neuromuscular symptoms, which are rapidly alleviated by intravenous supplementation. Calcium is also essential for both cardiac cell excitability and contraction. We present a case of acute heart failure due to hypocalcaemia in a young male with a complex medical history.