Fan et al reported the Magnesium Depletion Score (MDS) to identify a patient at risk for having magnesium depletion. The authors are from Vanderbilt University, Cleveland Clinic, VHA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, and the Center for Magnesium Education and Research (CMER).
Parameters:
(1) diuretic use
(2) proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use
(3) eGFR in mL per min per 1.73 square meters
(4) alcohol drinking
Parameter
Finding
Points
diuretic use
no
0
yes
1
PPI use
no
0
yes
1
eGFR
>= 90 mL/min per 1.73 sq m
0
60 to 89.99
1
< 60
2
alcohol drinking
> 2 drinks per day and male
1
> 1 drink per day and female
1
other
0
total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 5
• The higher the score the greater the risk of magnesium deficiency.
Performance:
• The area under the ROC curve was 0.63.
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