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Hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia during magnesium infusion therapy in a pre-eclamptic patient
We present a case of prominent hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia attributed to magnesium infusion in a preeclamptic patient. Iatrogenic hypermagnesemia is an underrecognized cause of hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia. Our report illustrates the effects of magnesium therapy on serum calcium and potassium, ne...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
2015
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4614650/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26509017 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.356 |
| Sumario: | We present a case of prominent hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia attributed to magnesium infusion in a preeclamptic patient. Iatrogenic hypermagnesemia is an underrecognized cause of hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia. Our report illustrates the effects of magnesium therapy on serum calcium and potassium, necessitating close electrolytes monitoring when used. |
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