title: Magnesium metabolism: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Magnesium has been shown to play an important role in the body. In the critical care setting of particular concern is the role of Mg++ in the treatment of malignant tachydysrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Research is being conducted to determine appropriate methods of assessing Mg++ status, the relationship of altered Mg++ states to clinical manifestations, and the treatment of the abnormalities associated with Mg++ deficiency. Safe and effective forms of parenteral and oral Mg++ supplements are currently available.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Friday
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Reinhart
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003422:Critical Care; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium