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Lipidemias

Risk Prevalence in USA: 13.1% in people >20 y. Prevalence highest among Hispanics. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor. Incidence highest among men ≥45 y and women ≥55 y. Htn is a risk factor. Low HDL (<40 mg/dL) is a…

Hypermagnesemia

Risk Pts with renal insufficiency, especially those receiving Mg 2+ -containing cathartics or antacids. Parturients on MgSO 4 therapy. “Runaway” infusion of Mg 2+ during transportation to the OR can cause acute, life-threatening hypermagnesemia. Risk of developing very high serum…