Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia
Working Group of the expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia
ZHANG Jing
Abstract：Magnesium is an essential divalent cation that plays a critical role in numerous physiological processes,including energy metabolism,neuromuscular transmission,and the regulation of cardiac rhythm and vascular tone.Hypomagnesemia is a common yet frequently overlooked electrolyte disturbance,often observed in individuals with chronic diseases,critical illnesses,or those undergoing treatment with medications such as diuretics and proton pump inhibitors.Substantial evidence links hypomagnesemia to serious clinical sequelae,including arrhythmias,heart failure,exacerbated infections,acute kidney injury,and increased mortality.Despite its clinical significance,standardized screening,diagnosis,and treatment protocols for hypomagnesemia are currently lacking in China,resulting in suboptimal recognition and management in clinical practice.This consensus was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel.Based on a systematic review of evidence-based medicine and incorporating real-world clinical experience in China,it provides targeted recommendations on the etiology,classification,diagnosis,treatment,and management of hypomagnesemia.The primary aims of this consensus are to standardize clinical practice,enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to identify and manage hypomagnesemia,and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Keywords：Electrolyte disturbanceMagnesiumHypomagnesemiaExpert consensus
Publication Date：2026-02-25
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-16(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：12( 97-108 )