Low calcium may raise cardiac arrest risk by twofold
Published Sunday 8 October 2017
By Honor Whiteman
Researchers have linked low blood calcium levels to an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Calcium is best known for its role in bone health, but a new study suggests that its role in heart health should not be overlooked. It was found that people with low levels of calcium in their blood may be at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest, one of the leading cause of death in the United States.
Lead investigator Dr. Sumeet S. Chugh, of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, CA, and colleagues believe that their findings may pave the way for much-needed new diagnostic and treatment strategies for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
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