Hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients
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Hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients
Background Magnesium (Mg) is essential for life and plays a crucial role in several biochemical and physiological processes in the human body. Hypomagnesemia is common in all hospitalized patients, especially in critically ill patients with coexisting electrolyte abnormalities. Hypomagnesemia may cause severe and potential fatal complications if not timely diagnosed and properly treated, and as...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Intensive Care
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2052-0492
DOI: 10.1186/s40560-018-0291-y