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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [3]

Synonyms and keywords: hypocalcemia; low serum calcium level; hypocalcaemia

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v t e Electrocardiography
Overview	History of the EKG • EKG interpretation basics • Normal sinus rhythm
EKG Complexes	P wave • QRS complex • ST Segment • T wave • T wave alternans • Tombstone T wave • U wave Osborn wave • H wave • K wave • Delta wave NSSTW changes
EKG Intervals	PR Interval • QRS Interval • ST Interval • QT Interval
Conduction System & Bradycardia	Cardiac pacemaker • SA node • AV node• Bundle of His • Purkinje fibers • Sinus bradycardia • First Degree AV Block • Second Degree AV Block • Complete or Third-Degree AV Block • Concealed conduction • AV Junctional Rhythms • LBBB • LAHB • LPHB • RBBB • Trifascicular block
Atrial Arrhythmias	Sinus tachycardia • Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) • Ectopic Atrial Rhythm • Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT) • Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT) with Block • Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) • Atrial Flutter • Atrial Fibrillation • Wandering atrial pacemaker
Ventricular Arrhythmias	Differential Diagnosis of Tachycardia with a Wide QRS Complex • Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm • Ventricular Parasystole • Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) • Ventricular tachycardia • Ventricular Fibrillation • Sudden cardiac death
EKG Abnormalities in Disease States	Hypertrophy & Dilatation • Right atrial enlargement • Left atrial enlargement • Biatrial enlargement • Left Ventricular Hypertrophy • Right Ventricular Hypertrophy • Biventricular Hypertrophy • Acute myocardial infarction • NSTEMI • STEMI • Tombstone ST elevation • Right ventricular myocardial infarction • Atrial infarction Pre-excitation Syndromes • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome • Lown Ganong Levine Syndrome • Mahaim Type Preexcitation Cardiomyopathies • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia • Dilated Cardiomyopathy • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Drug Effects on the EKG • Adenosine • β-blockers • Digitalis • Quinidine • Procainamide • Disopyramide • Lidocaine • Tocainide and Mexiletine • Phenytoin • Encainide, Flecainide and Propafenone • Amiodarone • Bretylium • Ca Channel Blockers • Phenothiazines • Tricyclic Antidepressants • Lithium Congenital Heart Disease • Dextrocardia • Atrial Septal Defect • Ventricular Septal Defect • Tetralogy of Fallot • Conjoined Twins or Siamese Twins • Congenital heart block Electrolyte Disturbances • Hyperkalemia • Hypokalemia • Hypercalcemia • Hypocalcemia • Nonspecific Changes Other Heart Diseases • Pericarditis • Myocarditis • Tamponade • Heart Transplantation • Sick Sinus Syndrome • Long QT Syndrome Inherited Disease • Brugada Syndrome Systemic Diseases • CNS Disease • Cardiac Tumors Heart Transplantation • EKG Changes in patient with Heart Transplantation Exogenous Effects • Hypothermia • Chest Trauma • Insect Bites • Electric Injuries
Technical Issues and Potential Errors in Interpretation	Artifacts • Lead Placement Errors • The EKG in a Patient with a Pacemaker • EKG in athletes

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+==[[Hypocalcemia classification|Classification]]==
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+==[[Hypocalcemia causes|Causes]]==
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+==[[Hypocalcemia epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
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+==[[Hypocalcemia risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
+==[[Hypocalcemia screening|Screening]]==
+==[[Hypocalcemia natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
+==Diagnosis==
+[[Hypocalcemia history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Hypocalcemia physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Hypocalcemia laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Hypocalcemia electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Hypocalcemia x ray|X Ray]] | [[Hypocalcemia CT|CT]] | [[Hypocalcemia MRI|MRI]] | [[Hypocalcemia echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Hypocalcemia other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Hypocalcemia other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
-==Management==
+==Treatment==
-* Two [[ampoule]]s of [[intravenous]] [[calcium gluconate]] 10% is given slowly in a period of 10 minutes, or if the hypocalcemia is severe, [[calcium chloride]] is given instead.
+[[Hypocalcemia medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Hypocalcemia surgery|Surgery]] | [[Hypocalcemia primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Hypocalcemia secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Hypocalcemia cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Hypocalcemia future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
-* Maintenance doses of both calcium and vitamin-D (often as 1,25-(OH)<sub>2</sub>-D<sub>3</sub>, i.e. [[calcitriol]])) are often necessary to prevent further decline.
-==References==
+==Case Studies==
-{{Reflist|2}}
+[[Hypocalcemia case study one|Case #1]]
-==Related chapters==
+==Related Chapters==
-* [[Calcium metabolism]]
+* [[Calcium metabolism|Calcium Metabolism]]
 * [[Hypercalcaemia]]
-* [[Calcium deficiency (plant disorder)]]
+* [[Calcium deficiency (plant disorder)|Calcium Deficiency (Plant Disorder)]]
-* [[Hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia]]
+* [[Hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia|Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia]]
-==Resources==
+==References==
-* [http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/endocrinology/hypocalcemia/ Cleveland Clinic] Hypocalcemia chapter Online Medical Reference
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-* [http://www.endotext.org/parathyroid/parathyroid7/parathyroid7.htm Endotext]
-* [http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/full/119/2/668-a EKG abnormalities associated with hypocalcemia]
-* [http://ndt.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/20/12/2855.pdf Seizures due to hypocalcaemia worsened by shifting towards alkalosis by bicarbonate therapy]
-* [http://www-isu.indstate.edu/mary/lytenote.htm Electrolytes]
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Hypocalcemia: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 18:10, 10 August 2018

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Hypocalcemia from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Treatment

Case Studies

Related Chapters

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