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ea0019p33 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2009

Hypomagnesaemia and associated electrolyte abnormalities

Kalhan Atul , Wordsworth S , Owen PJD , Hullin D , Evans PMS , Page MD

Background: Magnesium, the second most abundant intracellular cation, plays a key role in cellular and metabolic reactions including protein synthesis, neurotransmission and electrolyte balance. There are no specific signs or symptoms of hypomagnesaemia and it can coexist with other electrolyte abnormalities. According to various surveys the prevalence of low Magnesium varies between 2–10% in hospitalized patients. However, there are no clear guidelines about when to scre...