10 Symptoms of Hypocalcemia
Symptom #6: Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias occur when the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow. A heart rate more than 100 beats per minute is known as a tachycardia. However, a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute is known as bradycardia. It may manifest as palpitations, lightheadedness, fainting, breathlessness, or chest pain.
The four main types of cardiac arrhythmias are extra beats, ventricular arrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardias, and bradyarrhythmias. Hypocalcemia can result in arrhythmia as calcium is needed in the proper functioning of cells and contractility of the heart.
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