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Frequency of serum level of magnesium and potassium in case and control groups
| Parameters | Case | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Serum magnesium level | ||
| Hypomagnesemia (<1.7 mg/dl) Normal (1.7-2.6 mg/dl) Hypermagnesemia (>2.6 mg/dl) |
16 (12.1) 110(83.3) 6 (4.5) |
18 (13.7) 105 ( 80.1) 8 ( 6.1) |
| Serum potassium level | ||
| Hypokalemia(<3.5 mEq/L) Normal(3.5-5 mEq/L) Hyperkalemia (>5 mEq/L) |
29 (22) 103 (78) 0 |
4 (3.1) 122 (93.1) 5 (3.8) |
