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Published on: October 28, 2014
Plasma and erythrocyte magnesium levels in patients with chronic renal failure
Abstract:
In 62 patients with chronic renal failure the concentration of total and ultrafiltrable magnesium in plasma water was significantly raised and showed a weak but significant correlation with the degree of renal failure expressed by serum creatinine concentration. Erythrocyte magnesium concentration increased significantly showing a more significant correlation with the degree of renal failure than the plasma magnesium level. The fluid used for dialysis contained 1.5 mEq/l of magnesium and this failed to prevent the rise of concentration of this electrolyte in the plasma and erythrocytes. A statistically significant positive correlation was demonstrated between the concentrations of magnesium and ultrafiltrable calcium in patients with creatinine concentration below 4 mg/100 ml.
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