Mechanisms and causes of hypomagnesemia : Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension (original) (raw)
MINERAL METABOLISM: Edited by Myles Wolf and David A. Bushinsky
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension 25(4):p 301-307, July 2016. | DOI: 10.1097/MNH.0000000000000238
Abstract
Purpose of review
Identification of the mechanisms of magnesium absorption and reabsorption has markedly enhanced our understanding of the causes of hypomagnesemia.
Recent findings
New gastrointestinal and renal causes of hypomagnesemia have been recently documented.
Summary
The recognition of new mechanisms and causes of magnesium absorption and reabsorption should enhance the ability to monitor patients at risk for hypomagnesemia and improve our ability to mitigate the serious symptoms associated with this disorder.
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