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Calcium

A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
Also Known As:
Blood Coagulation Factor IV; Calcium-40; Calcium 40; Factor IV, Coagulation; Coagulation Factor IV; Factor IV
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1. Budoff, Matthew J: 227 articles (09/2022 - 03/2002)
2. Nasir, Khurram: 158 articles (10/2022 - 12/2003)
3. Blaha, Michael J: 137 articles (10/2022 - 06/2011)
4. Blumenthal, Roger S: 113 articles (09/2022 - 12/2003)
5. Berman, Daniel S: 88 articles (03/2022 - 05/2003)
6. Shaw, Leslee J: 71 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
7. Wong, Nathan D: 66 articles (06/2022 - 03/2002)
8. Raggi, Paolo: 66 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Budoff, Matthew: 63 articles (01/2022 - 10/2003)
10. McClelland, Robyn L: 54 articles (01/2022 - 01/2006)

Related Diseases

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
2. Osteoporosis
3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
4. Hypercalcemia (Milk Alkali Syndrome)
5. Ischemia

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Vitamin D
2. Phosphorus (Red Phosphorus)
3. Phosphates (Orthophosphate)
4. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)
5. Magnesium
6. Sodium
7. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
8. 1,4-dihydropyridine (dihydropyridine)
9. Parathyroid Hormone (Parathormone)
10. Verapamil (Calan)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
3. Parathyroidectomy
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Thyroidectomy