Relation between serum calcium levels and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease

Conclusions
As a widely available clinical index, serum calcium was an independent predictor of both in-hospital and long-term mortality among CAD patients. Further studies are warranted to determine mechanisms and whether patients with hypocalcaemia could benefit from calcium supplement.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements - May 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yan, S.-d., Peng, Y., Liu, W., Xia, T.-l., Huang, F.-y., Chai, H., Huang, D.-j., Liu, X.-j., Chen, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research