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==Overview==
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==Electrocardiogram Findings==
 
==Electrocardiogram==
# A shortening of the [[QTc]] interval
# A shortening of the [[QTc]] interval
# The decrease is at the expense of the [[ST segment]] which becomes shortened or absent.
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Overview

Electrocardiogram

  1. A shortening of the QTc interval
  2. The decrease is at the expense of the ST segment which becomes shortened or absent.
  3. This is true for Ca of up to 16 meq/li, after this QTc prolongation occurs
12 lead EKG:Hypercalcemia. Courtesy of Dr Jose Ganseman

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