Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Introduction to Electrolytes01:33

Introduction to Electrolytes

10.3K
In humans, electrolytes play a vital role in various physiological processes. Balancing electrolyte levels is essential for normal body functions; their imbalance can be life-threatening. The major electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. They are primarily involved in physiological processes, such as nerve signal transmission, membrane trafficking, muscle contraction, buffering body fluids, and balancing water levels in the body.
Role of Sodium
One...
10.3K
Myasthenia Gravis: Overview and Treatment01:20

Myasthenia Gravis: Overview and Treatment

1.6K
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular transmission disorder characterized by weakness and increased fatigability of skeletal muscles. It is an autoimmune disease affecting approximately one in 2000 people, where antibodies against the α1 subunit of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are produced.
These antibodies interfere with the function of the nicotinic receptors in three ways: by binding to the receptor and disrupting acetylcholine binding; by causing cross-linking of receptors which...
1.6K
Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnostic Tests01:15

Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnostic Tests

990
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition affecting neuromuscular transmission, causing generalized weakness in skeletal muscles. Initial diagnoses rely on patients' signs, symptoms, and medical history. The challenge lies in distinguishing myasthenia from other muscular dystrophies. An important diagnostic feature is the significant improvement of symptoms after administering anticholinesterase inhibitors.
The edrophonium test is a diagnostic tool for myasthenia gravis. It involves...
990
Hypoglycemia and Glucagon01:15

Hypoglycemia and Glucagon

295
Without prolonged fasting, healthy individuals maintain blood glucose levels above 3.5 mM due to a well-adapted neuroendocrine counterregulatory system that effectively prevents acute hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening condition. The primary clinical scenarios for hypoglycemia encompass diabetes treatment, inappropriate production of endogenous insulin or insulin-like substances by tumors, and the use of glucose-lowering agents in non-diabetic individuals. Notably, hypoglycemia in the...
295
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management01:28

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

16
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...
16
Synthesis and Regulation of Thyroid Hormones01:20

Synthesis and Regulation of Thyroid Hormones

4.7K
Low blood levels of the thyroid hormones — triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) — signal the hypothalamus to release the thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH then reaches the pituitary gland and stimulates the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) into the bloodstream.
Upon reaching the thyroid gland, TSH stimulates the follicular cells' active uptake of iodide ions from the blood. The ions diffuse to the apical surface of the cells and are oxidized to iodine. The...
4.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Systematic review and meta-analysis on depression burden among Type 2 diabetes patients in India.

Diabetology & metabolic syndrome·2026
Same author

How can school-based programmes improve physical and mental health outcomes in low-and-middle-income countries? An umbrella review and logic model.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same author

Understanding menstrual health perceptions, practices, and premenstrual symptomatology among college girls in urban Chandigarh: A cross-sectional study.

Journal of family medicine and primary care·2026
Same author

Risk factors of Esophageal Cancer in Punjab- A Case Control Study.

Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP·2025
Same author

Focally deficient bilateral lateral mastoid walls: an unusual anatomical variation-a case report.

Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA·2025
Same author

Efficacy of medicinal plants in cryptosporidiosis treatment: a comprehensive review.

Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring of Thyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model
08:16

Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring of Thyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model

Published on: February 11, 2019

21.3K

Hypomagnesemia in Post Thyroidectomy Patient: An Underestimated Entity.

Abhishekh Radhakrishnan1, Ishan Chauhan1, J S Thakur1

  • 1Department of ENT-Head and Neck Surgery IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|August 28, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Hypomagnesemia is common after thyroidectomy, affecting calcium levels and increasing hypocalcemia risk. Magnesium levels significantly correlate with calcium homeostasis post-surgery, suggesting a role in managing hypocalcemia.

Keywords:
HypomagnesemiaPost ThyroidectomySymptomatic Hypocalcemia

More Related Videos

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging
07:12

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging

Published on: August 17, 2022

3.6K
Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy
05:12

Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy

Published on: May 12, 2023

3.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring of Thyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model
08:16

Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring of Thyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model

Published on: February 11, 2019

21.3K
Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging
07:12

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging

Published on: August 17, 2022

3.6K
Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy
05:12

Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach for Thyroid Lobectomy

Published on: May 12, 2023

3.7K

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Hypocalcemia is a frequent complication following thyroidectomy.
  • Magnesium plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis.
  • Understanding magnesium's impact is vital for managing post-thyroidectomy patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hypomagnesemia in post-thyroidectomy patients.
  • To investigate the relationship between magnesium levels and calcium homeostasis.
  • To assess the impact of hypomagnesemia on hypocalcemia development.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective observational study of 31 post-thyroidectomy patients.
  • Serum calcium, magnesium, and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) measured pre-operatively and on post-operative days 1 and 2.
  • Correlation analysis performed using SPSS, with p < 0.05 considered significant.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of hypomagnesemia observed: 71% on post-op day 1 and 74.2% on post-op day 2.
  • Hypocalcemia affected 64.5% on post-op day 1 and 96.8% on post-op day 2.
  • Significant correlations found between calcium and magnesium levels on post-op days 1 and 2, and between post-op day 1 magnesium and post-op day 2 calcium.

Conclusions:

  • Hypomagnesemia is a frequent occurrence after thyroidectomy.
  • Magnesium is an independent risk factor for developing post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia.
  • Further research is needed on magnesium correction to alleviate severe hypocalcemia.