An Investigation of Hypomagnesemia Among Ambulatory Urban African Americans

Conclusions

Although these findings should be confirmed in other ambulatory settings, it is possible that low serum magnesium levels may be contributing to the exacerbation of other clinical conditions. Results from this study suggest that ambulatory patients, particularly those with coexistent chronic disease, may also have an increased risk of hypomagnesemia. As a result, a high index of suspicion for hypomagnesemia is encouraged in all clinical settings.