Title: Hypomagnesemia-A Rare Entity in Presentation of Refractory Hypokalemia
Authors: Dr K. Shylaja, Dr N.Paari, Prof. Dr S. Balasubramaniyan
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.154
Abstract
In this study we evaluate a case of refractory hypokalemia which is associated with hypomagnesemia and with other clinical features, characteristic ECG changes of ventricular bigeminy, prolonged PR interval, ‘U waves and associated laboratory features. Intravenous magnesium therapy reverted the Hypokalemia, ECG changes and led to improvement in clinical symptoms. A brief review of literature is also highlighted.
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