Hypomagnesemia: Multimedia

References

1. Tong GM, Rude RK. Magnesium deficiency in critical illness. J Intensive Care Med. Jan-Feb 2005;20(1):3-17. [Medline].

2. Curiel-Garcia JA, Rodriguez-Moran M, Guerrero-Romero F. Hypomagnesemia and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Magnes Res. Sep 2008;21(3):163-6. [Medline].

3. Guerrera MP, Volpe SL, Mao JJ. Therapeutic uses of magnesium. Am Fam Physician. Jul 15 2009;80(2):157-62. [Medline].

4. Naderi AS, Reilly RF Jr. Hereditary etiologies of hypomagnesemia. Nat Clin Pract Nephrol. Feb 2008;4(2):80-9. [Medline].

5. Agus ZS. Hypomagnesemia. J Am Soc Nephrol. Jul 1999;10(7):1616-22. [Medline].

6. Konrad M. Disorders of magnesium metabolism. In: Geary D, Shaefer F. Comprehensive Pediatric Nephrology. Philadelphia PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:461-475.

7. Martin KJ, Gonzalez EA, Slatopolsky E. Clinical Consequences and Management of Hypomagnesemia. J Am Soc Nephrol. Jan 30 2008;[Medline]. [Full Text].

8. [Best Evidence] Mouw DR, Latessa RA, Hickner J. Clinical inquiries. What are the causes of hypomagnesemia?. J Fam Pract. Feb 2005;54(2):174-6. [Medline]. [Full Text].

9. Rodriguez-Hernandez H, Gonzalez JL, Rodriguez-Moran M, Guerrero-Romero F. Hypomagnesemia, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in obese subjects. Arch Med Res. Jul-Aug 2005;36(4):362-6. [Medline].

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Further Reading

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• Relevant clinical trials include the following:
  • Pilot Study: Hypovitaminosis D, Hyperparathyroidism and Hypomagnesemia in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
  • Magnesium to Reduce Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Shocks and Improve Patient's Quality of Life
• Related eMedicine topics include the following:
  • Hypomagnesemia (Nephrology)
  • Hypomagnesemia (Emergency Medicine)
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypermagnesemia
  • Infant of Diabetic Mother

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

James E Springate, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, State University of New York at Buffalo; Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo
James E Springate, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Physiological Society, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, International Pediatric Transplant Association, and Society for Pediatric Research
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Gunjeet K Kala, MD, Clinical Instructor, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
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Karl S Roth, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University School of Medicine
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