A Case of Severe Hypomagnesaemia

Anand, Gurpreet; Konrad, Martin; Heuss, Ludwig T.; Schorn, Robert

doi:10.4236/ojneph.2013.31011

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“…Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia usually occur when serum Mg 2+ is decreased below 0.5 mmol/L. Many patients with hypomagnesemia remain asymptomatic [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Role of Magnesium Deficiency in Promoting Atherosclerosis, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Arterial Stiffening as Risk Factors for Hypertension

Kostov

Halacheva

2018

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Arterial hypertension is a disease with a complex pathogenesis. Despite considerable knowledge about this socially significant disease, the role of magnesium deficiency (MgD) as a risk factor is not fully understood. Magnesium is a natural calcium antagonist. It potentiates the production of local vasodilator mediators (prostacyclin and nitric oxide) and alters vascular responses to a variety of vasoactive substances (endothelin-1, angiotensin II, and catecholamines). MgD stimulates the production of aldosterone and potentiates vascular inflammatory response, while expression/activity of various antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase) and the levels of important antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium) are decreased. Magnesium balances the effects of catecholamines in acute and chronic stress. MgD may be associated with the development of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and changes in lipid metabolism, which enhance atherosclerotic changes and arterial stiffness. Magnesium regulates collagen and elastin turnover in the vascular wall and matrix metalloproteinase activity. Magnesium helps to protect the elastic fibers from calcium deposition and maintains the elasticity of the vessels. Considering the numerous positive effects on a number of mechanisms related to arterial hypertension, consuming a healthy diet that provides the recommended amount of magnesium can be an appropriate strategy for helping control blood pressure.

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“…Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia usually occur when serum Mg 2+ is decreased below 0.5 mmol/L. Many patients with hypomagnesemia remain asymptomatic [ 6 , 7 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%