Hyperkalemia is an elevated level of potassium (K+) in the blood. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L (3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L) with levels...
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to 15% develop some degree of hyperkalemia, and 6% develop severe hyperkalemia. At a higher dosage, a rate of hyperkalemia of 24% has been observed. An...
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common. Tumor lysis syndrome is characterized by high blood potassium (hyperkalemia), high blood phosphate (hyperphosphatemia), low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)...
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causes hyperkalemia and renal insufficiency. Spironolactone interacts with the following medications: - ACE inhibitors/ARBs: increases hyperkalemia risk...
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Patiromer is used for the treatment of hyperkalemia, but not as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia, as it acts relatively slowly. Such...
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism (redirect from Hypertensive hyperkalemia, familial)
Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism (presenting hyperkalemia). Two major types of primary pseudohypoaldosteronism are recognized and...
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cations, specifically potassium and ammonium ions, in the GI tract. Hyperkalemia is rare among those who are otherwise healthy. Among those who are in...
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Polystyrene sulfonate (section Hyperkalemia)
potassium binder in acute and chronic kidney disease for people with hyperkalemia (an abnormally high blood serum potassium level). However, it is unclear...
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overdose (e.g., tricyclic overdose) Electrolyte abnormalities, such as hyperkalemia Perioperative monitoring in which any form of anesthesia is involved...
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Hs and Ts (section Hyperkalemia or hypokalemia)
[citation needed] Hyperkalemia (excess) and hypokalemia (inadequate) potassium can be life-threatening. A common presentation of hyperkalemia is in the patient...
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confusion. Complications of acute and chronic failure include uremia, hyperkalemia, and volume overload. Complications of chronic failure also include heart...
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Electrolyte imbalance (section Hyperkalemia)
crucial for maintaining a proper balance of potassium in the blood stream. Hyperkalemia means the concentration of potassium in the blood is too high. This occurs...
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Suxamethonium chloride (section Hyperkalemia)
pain, and rash. Serious side effects include malignant hyperthermia, hyperkalemia and allergic reactions. It is not recommended in people who are at risk...
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ducts (CCD) of the kidneys. It is useful in diagnosing the causes of hyperkalemia or hypokalemia. The TTKG estimates the ratio of potassium in the lumen...
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The main adverse effects of diuretics are hypovolemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and hyperuricemia...
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Together these may lead to: Edema (swelling due to fluid retention) Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) Hypernatremia (high sodium levels) Hypertension...
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is between 1 in 15,000 and 1 in 22,000 live births.[citation needed] Hyperkalemia in those with previous cardiac disease and Lyme disease can also result...
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bleeding of the digestive tract.[medical citation needed] Overdoses cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to paresthesia, cardiac conduction blocks, fibrillation...
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Serious side effects may include low blood pressure, liver problems, hyperkalemia (high blood potassium), and angioedema. Use is not recommended during...
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feature is hyperkalemia, and measured urinary acidification is normal, hence it is often called hyperkalemic RTA or tubular hyperkalemia. Causes include:...
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(excessive loss of oxygen). Early untreated crush syndrome death is caused by hyperkalemia and by hypovolemic shock. Late untreated crush syndrome death is caused...
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Hypoaldosteronism causes low sodium (hyponatremia), high potassium (hyperkalemia), and metabolic acidosis, a condition in which the body produces excess...
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purgative, but this is dangerous because an excess of potassium, or hyperkalemia, may occur. Potassium bitartrate is the United States' National Institute...
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People should not take ramipril (or any ACE inhibitors) if they have hyperkalemia. It is also recommended to avoid using salt-substitutes as this can further...
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coven of witches come into the ER suffering from hallucinations and hyperkalemia; Conrad and AJ eventually realize that one of the younger coven members...
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right atrial enlargement. A P wave with decreased amplitude can indicate hyperkalemia. Bifid P waves (known as P mitrale) indicate left-atrial abnormality...
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1770s. Death by coconut can also occur as sudden cardiac death caused by hyperkalemia after consuming moderate to large quantities of coconut water, due to...
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patients. High amounts of the electrolyte potassium (K+) in the blood (hyperkalemia) is characteristic of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin toxicity increases in...
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reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Hyperkalemia is the most serious adverse reaction to potassium. Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium builds up faster...
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function. Spironolactone — concurrent use can increase the likelihood of hyperkalemia, especially in the elderly. The trimethoprim portion acts to prevent...
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