Modelo predictivo de hipocalcemia iónica grave mediante la estimación de calcio total, albúmina y fósforo.

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Title: Modelo predictivo de hipocalcemia iónica grave mediante la estimación de calcio total, albúmina y fósforo.
Alternate Title: Predictive model of severe ionized hypocalcemia based on total calcium, albumin, and phosphorus estimation.
Authors: Yee Barrios, Adriana Guadalupe1 maggiani@gmail.com, Zambrano León, Andrea Guadalupe2, Uriarte Zamora, Brandon Javier2, Saldaña Rocha, Edgar2, Alejandro Gómez, José2, Maggiani Aguilera, Pablo3
Source: Medicina Interna de México. dic2025, Vol. 41 Issue 12, p725-731. 7p.
Subjects: HYPOCALCEMIA, PREDICTION models, PHOSPHORUS, CALCIUM, ALBUMINS, LOGISTIC regression analysis, CLINICAL decision making
Abstract (English): OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a predictive model for severe hypocalcemia (ionized calcium < 1.0 mmol/L) using conventional biochemical parameters without the need for blood gas analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted in 713 hospitalized patients at the General Hospital of Mazatlán (April 2024-June 2025). Inclusion criteria: patients with simultaneous measurements of total calcium, serum albumin, phosphorus, and ionized calcium upon admission. Exclusion criteria: Patients on renal replacement therapy, or those using calcium/vitamin D supplements or citrate. A logistic regression model was constructed using three predictor variables. Model performance was evaluated using ROC curves, AUC, and predictive values. RESULTS: Severe hypocalcemia was identified in 7.1% of patients. The final model was: logit(p) = 2.5303 - 1.4256 × [total calcium] + 1.3753 × [albumin] + 0.3275 × [phosphorus], with an AUC of 0.862. At a probability cutoff < 0.3, specificity was 0.98 and negative predictive value was 0.96. A significant negative correlation was found between model predictions and ionized calcium levels (r = -0.52; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This model reliably predicts severe hypocalcemia using readily available parameters, making it a practical tool in settings without access to ionized calcium measurement, and supports timely clinical decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): OBJETIVO: Desarrollar y validar un modelo predictivo de hipocalcemia grave (calcio ionizado menor de 1.0 mmol/L) utilizando parámetros bioquímicos convencionales sin necesidad de gasometría. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, efectuado en pacientes del Hospital General de Mazatlán atendidos entre los meses de abril de 2024 y junio de 2025. Criterios de inclusión: pacientes con mediciones simultáneas de calcio total, albúmina, fósforo y calcio ionizado al ingreso. Criterios de exclusión: pacientes en terapia renal sustitutiva, con consumo reciente de suplementos de calcio y vitamina D o citrato. Se construyó un modelo de regresión logística con tres variables predictoras. El desempeño se evaluó mediante curva ROC, área bajo la curva y valores predictivos. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 713 pacientes. La hipocalcemia grave se identificó en el 7.1% (n = 50). El modelo resultante fue: logit(p) = 2.5303 - 1.4256 × [calcio total] + 1.3753 × [albúmina] + 0.3275 × [fósforo], con un área bajo la curva de 0.862. A un punto de corte de probabilidad menor de 0.3; especificidad de 0.98 y el valor predictivo negativo de 0.96. Se observó correlación negativa entre la predicción del modelo y el calcio ionizado (r = -0.52; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONES: El modelo analizado permite predecir, con buena precisión, la hipocalcemia grave mediante parámetros accesibles. Es útil en escenarios sin gasometría y facilita la toma de decisiones clínicas oportunas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a predictive model for severe hypocalcemia (ionized calcium &lt; 1.0 mmol/L) using conventional biochemical parameters without the need for blood gas analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted in 713 hospitalized patients at the General Hospital of Mazatl&#225;n (April 2024-June 2025). Inclusion criteria: patients with simultaneous measurements of total calcium, serum albumin, phosphorus, and ionized calcium upon admission. Exclusion criteria: Patients on renal replacement therapy, or those using calcium/vitamin D supplements or citrate. A logistic regression model was constructed using three predictor variables. Model performance was evaluated using ROC curves, AUC, and predictive values. RESULTS: Severe hypocalcemia was identified in 7.1% of patients. The final model was: logit(p) = 2.5303 - 1.4256 &#215; [total calcium] + 1.3753 &#215; [albumin] + 0.3275 &#215; [phosphorus], with an AUC of 0.862. At a probability cutoff &lt; 0.3, specificity was 0.98 and negative predictive value was 0.96. A significant negative correlation was found between model predictions and ionized calcium levels (r = -0.52; p &lt; 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This model reliably predicts severe hypocalcemia using readily available parameters, making it a practical tool in settings without access to ionized calcium measurement, and supports timely clinical decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: OBJETIVO: Desarrollar y validar un modelo predictivo de hipocalcemia grave (calcio ionizado menor de 1.0 mmol/L) utilizando par&#225;metros bioqu&#237;micos convencionales sin necesidad de gasometr&#237;a. MATERIALES Y M&#201;TODOS: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, efectuado en pacientes del Hospital General de Mazatl&#225;n atendidos entre los meses de abril de 2024 y junio de 2025. Criterios de inclusi&#243;n: pacientes con mediciones simult&#225;neas de calcio total, alb&#250;mina, f&#243;sforo y calcio ionizado al ingreso. Criterios de exclusi&#243;n: pacientes en terapia renal sustitutiva, con consumo reciente de suplementos de calcio y vitamina D o citrato. Se construy&#243; un modelo de regresi&#243;n log&#237;stica con tres variables predictoras. El desempe&#241;o se evalu&#243; mediante curva ROC, &#225;rea bajo la curva y valores predictivos. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 713 pacientes. La hipocalcemia grave se identific&#243; en el 7.1% (n = 50). El modelo resultante fue: logit(p) = 2.5303 - 1.4256 &#215; [calcio total] + 1.3753 &#215; [alb&#250;mina] + 0.3275 &#215; [f&#243;sforo], con un &#225;rea bajo la curva de 0.862. A un punto de corte de probabilidad menor de 0.3; especificidad de 0.98 y el valor predictivo negativo de 0.96. Se observ&#243; correlaci&#243;n negativa entre la predicci&#243;n del modelo y el calcio ionizado (r = -0.52; p &lt; 0.001). CONCLUSIONES: El modelo analizado permite predecir, con buena precisi&#243;n, la hipocalcemia grave mediante par&#225;metros accesibles. Es &#250;til en escenarios sin gasometr&#237;a y facilita la toma de decisiones cl&#237;nicas oportunas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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