Abstract
In the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias of varying genesis, an 'observational study' in 1,160 patients showed that a high-dose oral magnesium preparation (Magnesium-Diasporal® N 300 Granulat) was effective. In 82% of the patients observed, a dose of at least 300 mg magnesium/day produced good to very good results. Adverse effects of the drugs were observed in only 1.6% of the patients. For all groups, the 'success parameters' improved significantly. High-rate arrhythmias showed a better response to magnesium treatment than did low-rate arrhythmias, with a close correlation being found with the heart rate at the start of treatment. High-dose oral magnesium had a positive effect on concomitant hypertension. At a dosage of 300 mg treatment should be continued for at least 6 weeks.
| Translated title of the contribution | High-dose oral magnesium treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Results of an observational study involving 1,160 patients |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 63-66 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Fortschritte der Medizin |
| Volume | 108 |
| Issue number | 28 |
| State | Published - 1990 |