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2. Hypocalcemia - Wikipedia

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   Hypocalcemia is a medical condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood serum. [5] The normal range of blood calcium is typically between 2.1–2.6 mmol/L (8.8–10.7 mg/dL, 4.3–5.2 mEq/L), while levels less than 2.1 mmol/L are defined as hypocalcemic. [1] [3] [6] Mildly low levels that develop slowly often have no symptoms.

3. 5 Ways Your Calcium Supplement May Interact with ... - AOL

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   Calcium supplements may be a bonus for bone health. But if you’re taking these medications, your supplement might backfire. 5 Ways Your Calcium Supplement May Interact with Medications ...

4. What is Hypertension? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Blood pressure is measured with two numbers, measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). ... Calcium channel blockers. As the name suggests, these medications block calcium from entering your ...

5. Calcium channel blocker - Wikipedia

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   Calcium channel blockers (CCB), calcium channel antagonists or calcium antagonists [2] are a group of medications that disrupt the movement of calcium (Ca 2+) through calcium channels. [3] Calcium channel blockers are used as antihypertensive drugs, i.e., as medications to decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

6. Which cardiovascular drugs may help lower dementia risk? - AOL

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   beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and renin-angiotensin system-acting agents, which all help lower blood pressure. They also examined the combination use of these medications.

7. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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   Though calcium is the most plentiful electrolyte in the body, a large percentage of it is used to form the bones. [14] It is mainly absorbed and excreted through the GI system. [14] The majority of calcium resides extracellularly, and it is crucial for the function of neurons, muscle cells, function of enzymes, and coagulation. [14]

8. Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older ...

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   New research suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplements may have a high blood pressure-lowering effect, particularly for older adults with overweight or obesity.

9. Trousseau sign of latent tetany - Wikipedia

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   [3] [4] This sign may also be observed as a symptom of hyperventilation syndrome as a result of hypocapnia-induced reduction of calcium levels in the blood. [ 5 ] To elicit the sign, a blood pressure cuff is placed around the arm and inflated to a pressure greater than the systolic blood pressure and held in place for 3 minutes.