Magnesium deficiency in cardiology

Abstract

The paper considers the consequences and causes of magnesium deficiency in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The features of magnesium metabolism in atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure are described. Prospects of magnesium therapy in cardiology practice are discussed.

Keywords

• magnesium deficiency
• blood pressure
• atherosclerosis
• endothelial cells
• heart failure
• renin-angiotensin system
• diuretics