HYPOMAGNESEMIA | Hypomagnesemia Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

In this video, we talk about low magnesium levels. We will see the role of magnesium— how it affects other electrolytes like calcium and potassium. We will see specifically how Magnesium acts as a potassium and calcium channel blocker to affect neuromuscular excitability. Then we will understand the causes of hypomagnesemia, the major symptoms, and how to diagnose it. Lastly, it’s important to understand treatment options— why IV magnesium sulfate is preferred to oral preparations & things to monitor for during IV magnesium infusions.

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