J Am Heart Assoc January 2016 PMID 26802105

Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death.

Brenda C T Kieboom, Maartje N Niemeijer, Maarten J G Leening, Marten E van den Berg, Oscar H Franco, Jaap W Deckers, Albert Hofman, Robert Zietse, Bruno H Stricker, Ewout J Hoorn

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The responses demonstrate strong agreement and interest, with participants citing magnesium's role in electrical stability and its association with arrhythmias, using potent phrases like 'risk factor' and 'clinical importance,' which reflect their engagement and perception of significant impact on healthcare practices.

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Most posts support the link between low magnesium levels and increased risks of heart-related death, emphasizing the importance of the research findings.

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Discussions show high interest, with many posts highlighting the critical role of magnesium in cardiac health and urging medical attention.

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Several posts reference specific physiological mechanisms, such as electrical stability and arrhythmias, indicating deep engagement with the study's implications.

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Users express that the research could influence clinical practices, criticizing current medical attitudes and advocating for increased testing and awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Low serum magnesium levels are linked to a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease (CHD) and sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a large study involving around 9,800 participants.
  • An increase in serum magnesium by 0.1 mmol/L was associated with a decreased risk of CHD mortality, and those with magnesium levels below 0.8 mmol/L faced significantly higher risks of CHD and SCD.
  • The study found that low magnesium levels are related to signs of faster atherosclerosis and heart rhythm changes, but these factors alone don’t fully explain the increased risks, suggesting other underlying mechanisms need further investigation.

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34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido associado com arritmias atriais e ventriculares e Mg sérico baixo pode, também ser um fator de risco para morte cardíaca súbita. https://t.co/X80E8PqjtD

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@drkohilathas · X

Mag is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of heart cells. Low mag has been associated with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias and low serum magnesium could therefore also be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. https://t.co/7icXccsQAE

Feb 27, 2023 · 39 likes · 5 shares · 47,931 followers View post →
Karim A Nesr
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https://t.co/deAGe7s4EK

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Sallie Powell
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#Hyperparathyroidism #hypothyroidism #diabetes and many commonly prescribed medications cause low #magnesium. Doctors largely refuse to test Mg or tell patients their levels are fine, when clearly they're not. Yet another common medical stumbling block. https://t.co/ej5gj4zY0Y.

Jun 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 897 followers View post →
Sallie Powell
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Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death. If only UK clinicians would pay attention and stop dismissing magnesium as irrelevant... https://t.co/ej5gj4zY0Y.

Jun 25, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 897 followers View post →
Ekoloji-Ekonomi
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Serum Magnezyum ve Koroner Kalp Hastalığı ve Ani Kardiyak Ölümden Ölüm Riski: Düşük serum magnezyum, artmış Koroner Kalp Hastalığı mortalitesi ve AKÖ riski ile ilişkilidir. https://t.co/51tSYdm0ew

Feb 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,884 followers View post →

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RT @DaAcervo: 34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido as…

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Magnesium guy. Scott Henrie
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"Mg is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of cardiomyocytes. Hypomagnesemia has been associated with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias and low serum Mg could therefore also be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death." https://t.co/6TfQeHUgvP

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Magnesium guy. Scott Henrie
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RT @DaAcervo: 34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido as…

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RT @DaAcervo: 34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido as…

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RT @DaAcervo: 34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido as…

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Luciane
@LucianeSerra77 · X

RT @DaAcervo: 34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido as…

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C.L.A.U.D.I.A
@DaAcervo · X

34-Mg tb é conhecido pelo papel na estabilidade elétrica e equilíbrio energético das células cardíacas. Mg baixo tem sido associado com arritmias atriais e ventriculares e Mg sérico baixo pode, também ser um fator de risco para morte cardíaca súbita. https://t.co/X80E8PqjtD

Jul 12, 2023 · 88 likes · 5 shares · 111,769 followers View post →
Lesley Halliday
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RT @SpSallie: #Hyperparathyroidism #hypothyroidism #diabetes and many commonly prescribed medications cause low #magnesium. Doctors largely…

Jul 1, 2023 · 3 shares · 14 followers View post →
Lesley Halliday
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RT @SpSallie: Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death. If only UK clinicians would pay a…

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RT @SpSallie: Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death. If only UK clinicians would pay a…

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Caroline Johnstone
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RT @SpSallie: Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death. If only UK clinicians would pay a…

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Sallie Powell
@SpSallie · X

Serum Magnesium and the Risk of Death From Coronary Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Death. If only UK clinicians would pay attention and stop dismissing magnesium as irrelevant... https://t.co/ej5gj4zY0Y.

Jun 25, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 897 followers View post →
Painting foxes
@FoxesPainting · X

RT @SpSallie: #Hyperparathyroidism #hypothyroidism #diabetes and many commonly prescribed medications cause low #magnesium. Doctors largely…

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Caroline Johnstone
@CarolineJWrites · X

RT @SpSallie: #Hyperparathyroidism #hypothyroidism #diabetes and many commonly prescribed medications cause low #magnesium. Doctors largely…

Jun 17, 2023 · 3 shares · 15,753 followers View post →
Sallie Powell
@SpSallie · X

#Hyperparathyroidism #hypothyroidism #diabetes and many commonly prescribed medications cause low #magnesium. Doctors largely refuse to test Mg or tell patients their levels are fine, when clearly they're not. Yet another common medical stumbling block. https://t.co/ej5gj4zY0Y.

Jun 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 897 followers View post →
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RT @drkohilathas: Mag is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of heart cells. Low mag has been associat…

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RT @drkohilathas: Mag is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of heart cells. Low mag has been associat…

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Kim Climer
@RhetoricalGirl0 · X

RT @drkohilathas: Mag is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of heart cells. Low mag has been associat…

Feb 27, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,424 followers View post →
L ❤ V E
@drkohilathas · X

Mag is also known for its role in the electrical stability and energy balance of heart cells. Low mag has been associated with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias and low serum magnesium could therefore also be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. https://t.co/7icXccsQAE

Feb 27, 2023 · 39 likes · 5 shares · 47,931 followers View post →
Necla Özsel MKA
@Neclazsel3 · X

RT @EkolojiE: Serum Magnezyum ve Koroner Kalp Hastalığı ve Ani Kardiyak Ölümden Ölüm Riski: Düşük serum magnezyum, artmış Koroner Kalp Has…

Feb 15, 2021 · 1 share · 4,961 followers View post →
Ekoloji-Ekonomi
@EkolojiE · X

Serum Magnezyum ve Koroner Kalp Hastalığı ve Ani Kardiyak Ölümden Ölüm Riski: Düşük serum magnezyum, artmış Koroner Kalp Hastalığı mortalitesi ve AKÖ riski ile ilişkilidir. https://t.co/51tSYdm0ew

Feb 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,884 followers View post →