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What kind of heart issues can happen with high calcium levels?

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

High calcium: High blood calcium can elevate blood pressure, can cause dehydration and kidney injury, can cause kidney failure, and can cause heart rhythm problems.

Answered 2/20/2019

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

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Arrthymias: irregular heart beats can occur and even your heart can stop if too high of calcium Need to follow up with provider to check calcium level and ECG This can be an emergency

Answered 2/20/2019

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A member asked:

What kind of heart issues can happen with high calcium levels?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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