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Dilated cardiomyopathy due to hypocalcaemia: a case report
Nilushka Rupasinghe1, Priyanga Ranasinghe2, Leonard Wanninayake3
1Ministry of Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|April 10, 2024
Summary
Hypocalcemia, a rare cause of heart failure, can lead to reversible dilated cardiomyopathy. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with calcium and vitamin D can significantly improve cardiac function.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Hypocalcemia is an uncommon yet reversible cause of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
- Previous case reports have documented reversible cardiomyopathy linked to low calcium levels.
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