May 19, 20188 yr Can someone please explain to me if calcium causes contractions.. why does hypocalcemia causes prolonged QT intervals?
May 19, 20188 yr Low calcium means a reduction in the calcium gradiant, causing a lengthening of the ST segment. Remember that it is calcium released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum that enables the muscle to contract. Slow ST (contraction) means longer recovery to repolarization.
Can someone please explain to me if calcium causes contractions.. why does hypocalcemia causes prolonged QT intervals?