Hypomagnesemia: Difference between revisions
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**Any Mg++ < 0.8 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hypomagnesemia '''OR''' | **Any Mg++ < 0.8 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hypomagnesemia '''OR''' | ||
**Any Mg++ < 0.8 with active treatment for hypomagnesemia | **Any Mg++ < 0.8 with active treatment for hypomagnesemia | ||
*NOTE: While some listings of normal ranges for Mg++ are as low as 0.63, nonetheless the rules listed here are what should be used to code hypomagnesemia. | |||
*Main signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia are: | *Main signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia are: | ||
**neuromuscular - lethargy, weakness, neuromuscular irritability (fasciculations, tremors, '''tetany''') | **neuromuscular - lethargy, weakness, neuromuscular irritability (fasciculations, tremors, '''tetany''') | ||