Low serum magnesium and the development of atrial fibrillation in the community: the Framingham Heart Study
Khan AM, Lubitz SA, Sullivan LM
Published in Circulation
Methodology
Prospective community cohort with 20 years of follow-up relating serum magnesium to incident atrial fibrillation.
Key Findings
Participants in the lowest serum magnesium quartile had ~50% higher risk of incident atrial fibrillation.
Conclusions
Low circulating magnesium is associated with incident atrial fibrillation in the general population.
Limitations
Observational; serum magnesium poorly reflects total body stores; no supplementation tested.
Supplements Studied
Lowest serum magnesium quartile had ~50% higher risk of incident atrial fibrillation.
Outcomes Measured
Low serum magnesium was associated with incident atrial fibrillation.
Related Health Concerns
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