Effect of vitamin D deficiency on electrocardiogram of rats.
Indian J Exp Biol
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1995 Jan; 33(1): 61-3
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in English
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| ID: sea-61031
ABSTRACT
Electrocardiograms (ECGs) were studied in rats fed vitamin D deficient diet for 12 weeks. The results indicated significant shortening of QT interval of ECG. Other intervals were normal when compared with age matched control rats. Heart/body weight ratio was significantly increased in vitamin D deficient group, which is an index of hypertrophy, with increased collagen fiber in the histology of the myocardium, inspite of normal serum calcium level. The results suggested a direct role of vitamin D in the regulation of cardiac functions.
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Rats
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Male
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Rats, Wistar
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Electrocardiography
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Heart
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Exp Biol
Year:
1995
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Article
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