According to new data, sudden cardiac arrest occurs more often in people with low levels of calcium in the blood.
Researchers state that calcium is one one of the most important micronutrients for maintaining heart health. The Mayo Clinic Proceedings magazine published scientists' findings that its blood levels depend on the likelihood of sudden cardiac arrest.
“More than 50% of men and nearly 70% of women who die from sudden cardiac arrest have no history of heart disease and are not at high risk. That is why it is important to take into account the influence of factors gradually making it high. One factor is low calcium levels,” the scientists said.
Researchers have found that sudden cardiac arrest is more likely to occur in people with low levels of calcium in the blood.
Such a trace element as calcium affects the strength of bones, teeth and muscle condition, as well as the activity of the nervous system and cardiac systems. Its deficiency often causes muscle spasms, arrhythmia, – cardiologist Anna Panova spoke about this in a conversation with MedikForum.
The specialist noticed that as the human body ages, it loses more and more calcium: its gradually increasing leaching begins to occur after 35 years. Its amount in the body depends on absorption from food – it is complete only if the body receives sufficient substances such as vitamin D and phosphorus.
What can cause sudden cardiac arrest?
Calcium deficiency symptoms
- Dry skin.
- Increased fatigue.
- Weak muscles, weight loss due to a decrease in muscle mass.
- Insomnia.
- Tendency to depression.
- Muscle cramps, spasms.
- Brittle nails and hair.
- Pinging or numbness in the fingers.
- Feeling of “twisting”, aching joints.
The best way to determine the lack of calcium is to perform a biochemical blood test for total calcium.
Who can suffer from sudden cardiac arrest
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