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Hypomagnesemia (Serum level < 1.7 mg/dL)
Neuromuscular manifestations 
 • Tremor, tetany, seizures 
 • Weakness
Hypomagnesemia (Serum level ... metabolism • Hypocalcemia ... hormone resistance ... Hypomagnesemia #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
Evaluation Serum levels ... of PTH, phosphorus ... activating mutation - Parathyroid ... hormone resistance ... Hyperparathyroidism #Diagnosis
Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a low level of calcium in the
Hypocalcemia is ... indicated by a low level ... the actions of parathyroid ... hormone (PTH), ... overview #symptoms #signs
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
for the workup ... The diagnostic workup ... measurement of parathyroid ... hormone (PTH) to ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
Hyperparathyroidism -> Incr levels ... of parathyroid ... hormone produced ... #Disease #Signs ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... renal bruit or signs ... of hormonal excess ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia