Magnesium deficiency is often overlooked, but plays an important role in the pathophysiology of various internal and cardiological diseases. Particularly in the peripartum context, hypomagnesemia can have serious consequences, such as the development of dilated cardiomyopathy. A current report describes three clinical cases that exemplify how magnesium deficiency can manifest itself, what diagnostic stumbling blocks exist and what therapeutic consequences result from this. This is of great practical relevance for general practitioners: Early detection and treatment of a magnesium deficiency can save lives.
Autoren
- Tanja Schliebe
Publikation
- HAUSARZT PRAXIS
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