Atherosclerosis
ATP. See also Mg-ATP.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
Beta blockers
Bioavailability, magnesium
Biphosphonates, interaction of magnesium with
Blood. See also Plasma; Platelets; Red blood cells; White blood cells.
Blood sugar
benefits of magnesium for
high
Blood vessels
arteries
capillaries
veins
BNP. See Brain natriuretic peptide.
Bradycardia
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Brown, Susan
Calcium, relationship with magnesium
Calcium, role of, in heartbeat
Calcium channel blockers
Caloric restriction
Cardiac ablation
Cardiac arrest
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac conduction system. See Heart, electrical system.
Cardiac cycle. See Heartbeat.
Cardiomegaly. See Enlarged heart.
Cardiomyocytes. See Heart muscle cells.
Cardiomyopathy. See Heart muscle disease.
Cardiopulmonary arrest. See Cardiac arrest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. See CPR.
Cardiovascular disease
common types
general statistics on
risk factors
theories of
Cardiovascular system
blood
blood vessels
coronary circulation
heart
pulmonary circulation
systemic circulation
Cardioversion
Carotid intima-media thickness testing (CIMT)
Chest pains. See Angina pectoris.
CHF. See Congestive heart failure.
Chlamydophila pneumoniae. See Infections, impact on cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol, high
as component of metabolic syndrome
lack of exercise as contributor to
as risk factor for cardiovascular disease
stress as contributor to
Cholesterol, role of, in plaque formation
Cholesterol, treatment with statins
Chronic fatigue, benefits of magnesium for
Chronic fatigue syndrome. See Chronic fatigue.
Chronic pain, benefits of magnesium for
CIMT. See Carotid intima-media thickness testing.
Circadian rhythms
Circulation, types of
Circulatory arrest. See Cardiac arrest.
CNP. See C-type natriuretic peptide.
Computed tomography angiogram (CTA)
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Coronary artery disease. See Coronary heart disease.
Coronary calcium scoring
Coronary circulation
Coronary heart disease
Corticosteroids, interaction of magnesium with
Cortisol. See also Stress.
CPR
C-reactive protein
CTA. See Computed tomography angiogram.
C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP)
Defibrillation
Dental hygiene, poor
Depression, benefits of magnesium for
Diabetes medications, interaction of magnesium with
Diabetes, type 2
Diastole
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), magnesium
Digoxin, interaction of magnesium with
Diuretics, interaction of magnesium with
DRIs. See Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), magnesium.
Drugs. See Pharmaceutical drugs.
Eby, George and Karen
Ejection fraction test
EKG. See Electrocardiogram.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrolyte imbalance
Electrolytes
Electrophysiology (EP) study. See EP study.
Endocarditis
Enlarged heart
Epsom salt baths
EP study
Exercise, lack of
Exercise stress test
Farming methods, as causes of nutrient depletion
Fiedler, Karl Ludwig Alfred
Fibromyalgia, benefits of magnesium for
Fight-or-flight response
Food preparation methods, and magnesium deficiency
Fuster, Valentin
Gastrointestinal problems, benefits of magnesium for
Genetic modification, as cause of nutrient depletion in plants
Glucose. See Blood sugar.
GM. See Genetic modification.
Headache, benefits of magnesium for
Heart
electrical system
endocrine function
muscle cells (cardiomyocytes)
parts of
role of, in circulation
Heart attack
Heart disease. See Cardiovascular disease.
Heart murmur
Heart muscle cells
Heart muscle disease
Heartbeat
Heartbeat, irregular. See Arrhythmia.
Heavy metal toxicity, benefits of magnesium for
High blood pressure
caused by magnesium deficiency
as component of metabolic syndrome
drugs
as independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease
levels
Holter monitor
Hyperglycemia. See Blood sugar, high.
Hyperlipidemia. See Cholesterol, high.
Hypertension. See High blood pressure.
ICD. See Implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Infections, impact on cardiovascular disease
Inflammation
magnesium deficiency as cause of
role of, in cardiovascular disease
role of, in gastrointestinal disorders
role of, in weight gain
Ingwall, Joanne
Insomnia. See Sleep disorders.
Insulin resistance, relationship to magnesium deficiency
Insulin resistance syndrome. See Metabolic syndrome.
Ischemia
Kidney stones, benefits of magnesium for
Levothyroxine, interaction of magnesium with
Libby, Peter
Magnesium
binding sites
bioavailability
burn rate (MBR)
as calcium channel blocker
and cardiovascular health
cellular functions of
as cofactor
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for
and energy production
foods rich in
monitoring
needs, assessing
oil
optimal daily intake of
red blood cell (RBC-Mg) test. See RBC-Mg test.
relationship with calcium
status, determining
and stress
and white blood cells
Magnesium, benefits of, for asthma
blood sugar regulation
chronic fatigue
chronic pain
depression
detoxification
fibromyalgia
gastrointestinal problems
headache and migraine
heavy metal toxicity
kidney stones
metabolic syndrome
obesity
osteoporosis
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
sleep disorders
type 2 diabetes
Magnesium deficiency
as cause of inflammation
prevalence
stress as major cause of
symptoms
Magnesium deficiency, c
auses of
bioavailability
calcium supplements
caloric restriction
diet
electrolyte imbalance
food preparation methods
gastrointestinal problems
nutrient depletion
pharmaceutical drugs
stress
sweating
vitamin D supplements
Magnesium deficiency, role of, in
asthma
cardiovascular disease
chronic fatigue
fibromyalgia
gastrointestinal problems
headache and migraine
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
obesity
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
sleep disorders
starved heart model
type 2 diabetes
Magnesium supplements
as alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs
best compounds for specific ailments
bioavailability
contraindications
determining correct dosages of
guidelines for using
oral
other supplements to take with
risks
side effects
timed release
transdermal
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Mauskop, Alexander
Maze procedure
MBR. See Magnesium burn rate.
Medications. See Pharmaceutical drugs.
Melatonin
Metabolic syndrome, benefits of magnesium for
Mg-ATP
Migraine, benefits of magnesium for
Milk of magnesia
Minerals
Mitral valve prolapse
MRI. See Magnetic resonance imaging.
Nitroglycerin tablets
Nuclear heart scan
Nutrient depletion
farming methods as cause of
genetic modification as cause of
Obesity
benefits of magnesium for
incidence rates in children
as risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Open heart surgery. See Coronary artery bypass surgery.
Osteoporosis, benefits of magnesium for
Oxalates
Oxidative stress
Penicillamine
Pericardial effusion
Pericarditis
Pericardium
Pharmaceutical drugs, as causes of magnesium deficiency
Pharmaceutical drugs, magnesium interactions with
Phytates
Plaque
Plasma
Platelets
PMS. See Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), benefits of magnesium for.
PPIs. See Proton pump inhibitors.
Premature ventricular contractions
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), benefits of magnesium for
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Pulmonary circulation
PVC. See Premature ventricular contractions.
RBC-Mg test
Red blood cells
Reperfusion
SA node. See Sinoatrial (SA) node.
Seelig, Mildred S.
Selye, Hans
Septal myectomy
Serum magnesium test
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Sleep disorders, benefits of magnesium for
Smoking
Standard American diet (SAD)
as cause of magnesium deficiency
as cause of osteoporosis
as cause of weight gain
as risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Starved heart model
evidence for
evolution of
overview of
stages of
Statins
Stress
as cause of magnesium deficiency
as cause of obesity
as cause of sleep disorders
fight-or-flight response
as risk factor for cardiovascular disease
sources of
Stroke
hemorrhagic
ischemic
Sudden cardiac death. See Cardiac arrest.
Syndrome X. See Metabolic syndrome.
Systemic circulation
Systole
Tachycardia
Thrombosis
TIA. See Transient ischemic attack.
Tissue plasmogen activator (TPA)
TPA. See Tissue plasmogen activator.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Vulnerable plaque. See Plaque.
Weglicki, William
White blood cells
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