Hypomagnesemia and 30-day mortality in the emergency department: A large-scale propensity-matched analysis

The authors aimed to investigate the incidence and mortality associated with hypomagnesemia (HM) in emergency department patients using a national database. Their analysis revealed that patients with HM had a significantly higher risk of 30-day mortality compared to those with normal magnesium levels, particularly among individuals with certain comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes. The study highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing hypomagnesemia in the emergency setting due to its association with increased mortality risk.