Hypomagnesemia physical examination

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Overview

Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia include anything from mild tremors and generalized weakness to cardiac ischemia and death.

Physical examination

Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia include anything from mild tremors and generalized weakness to cardiac ischemia and deathNeuromuscular

• Tremors
• Tetany, including positive Trousseau and Chvostek signs, muscle spasms, muscle cramps
• Seizures
• Vertical nystagmus
• Apathy
• Delirium
• Coma

Cardiovascular

• Electrocardiogram changes, including widening of the QRS complex, peaked T waves, prolongation of the PR interval
• Atrial and ventricular premature systoles
• Atrial fibrillation
• Ventricular arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes
• Cardiac ischemia

Electrolyte and Hormone Abnormalities

• Hypocalcemia
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Hypokalemia