Journal article
A Higher Concentration of Dialysate Magnesium to Reduce the Frequency of Muscle Cramps: A Narrative Review
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Strategies to mitigate muscle cramps are a top research priority for patients receiving hemodialysis. As hypomagnesemia is a possible risk factor for cramping, we reviewed the literature to better understand the physiology of cramping as well as the epidemiology of hypomagnesemia and muscle cramps. We also sought to review the evidence from interventional studies on the effect of oral and dialysate magnesium-based therapies …
Authors
Varghese A; Lacson E; Sontrop JM; Acedillo RR; Al-Jaishi AA; Anderson S; Bagga A; Bain KL; Bennett LL; Bohm C
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 7, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 2020
DOI
10.1177/2054358120964078
ISSN
2054-3581