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Hyperkalemia is an
elevated level of pot****ium (K+) in the blood.
Normal pot****ium
levels are
between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L (3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L) with levels...
- 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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overdose (e.g.,
tricyclic overdose)
Electrolyte abnormalities, such as
hyperkalemia Perioperative monitoring in
which any form of
anesthesia is involved...
- common.
Tumor lysis syndrome is
characterized by high
blood pot****ium (
hyperkalemia), high
blood phosphate (hyperphosphatemia), low
blood calcium (hypocalcemia)...
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a
condition that
mimics hypoaldosteronism (presenting
hyperkalemia). Two
major types of
primary pseudohypoaldosteronism are
recognized and...
- cations,
specifically pot****ium 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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causes hyperkalemia and
renal insufficiency.
Spironolactone interacts with the
following medications: - ACE inhibitors/ARBs:
increases hyperkalemia risk...
- 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 pot****ium in the lumen...
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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...
