Cardiac Arrhythmias
Type: Symptom
Definition
Irregular heartbeats caused by disrupted electrical signaling in the heart.
Clinical Details
Magnesium is crucial for maintaining the resting electrical potential of cardiac pacemaker cells and myocardial tissues. Its deficiency prolongs the repolarization phase, making the heart susceptible to dangerous irregular rhythms. If uncorrected, this can deteriorate into life-threatening conditions like Torsades de Pointes.