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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
GI losses - Chronic ... renal tubular dysfunction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... Classification #Causes ... #Workup #hypomg
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
secretion because the dysfunctional ... in cases in which ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... Orthopedic • Low