Magnesium And Atrial Fibrillation
Magnesium, when used intravenously, appears to be helpful in the acute treatment of rapid atrial fibrillation. Dr. Orhan Onalan and colleagues from the University of Toronto reviewed randomized clinical trials on the role of magnesium in the treatment of rapid atrial fibrillation. They compared the effectiveness of magnesium to placebo or antiarrhythmic drugs. Magnesium therapy was much more effective than placebo, and did not have side effects. Dr. Orhan Onalan and colleagues conclude, "intravenous magnesium administration is an effective and safe strategy for the acute management of rapid atrial fibrillation."
Comments: A recent study shows magnesium deficiency resulting from feeding a diet that has a third of the recommended magnesium intake induces heart rhythm problems, impairs glucose balance, and alters cholesterol metabolism. Doctors often use expensive drugs to control rhythm problems whereas in some cases an inexpensive and safe mineral exists. See http://www.raysahelian.com/atrialfibrillation.html and http://www.raysahelian.com/magnesium.html
