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Effect of calcium infusion on heart function.

D L Porter, A M Ledgerwood, C E Lucas

    The American Surgeon
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Calcium chloride infusion in hypocalcemic patients did not improve heart function. Cardiovascular parameters temporarily rose then fell, suggesting caution is needed, especially for patients with left heart issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Electrolyte Balance

    Background:

    • Hypocalcemia can impair cardiac function in critically ill patients.
    • The cardiovascular effects of calcium supplementation in this population require clarification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of calcium chloride infusion on cardiovascular parameters in critically ill hypocalcemic patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Ten hypocalcemic patients received a 30-minute infusion of 1 gm calcium chloride.
    • Measurements included total calcium, ionized calcium, blood pressure, cardiac output, and heart work before, during, and after infusion.

    Main Results:

    • Calcium chloride infusion temporarily increased ionized calcium levels.
    • Cardiac output and left ventricular stroke work showed a transient rise, followed by a decline below baseline levels.
    • Systemic and pulmonary resistance did not show significant sustained changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Calcium infusion for hypocalcemia does not offer significant cardiovascular benefits in critically ill patients.
    • Its use should be approached with caution, particularly in patients with compromised left heart function, necessitating close monitoring.

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