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Hypokalaemia and outcomes in older patients hospitalized for heart failure [PDF]
ESC Heart Failure, 2020 Aims Hypokalaemia is a risk factor for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death in ambulatory patients with chronic heart failure (HF). The objective of this study was to examine the association between hypokalaemia and outcomes in hospitalized patients ...
Miroslava Valentova +10 more
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Hypokalaemia in the emergency department: aetiology, diagnosis, and management
Swiss Medical WeeklyHypokalaemia is an electrolyte imbalance frequently encountered among patients in the emergency department (ED), often resulting from acute medical conditions or medication side effects.
Susanne Oswald +3 more
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Severe Hypokalaemia, Hypertension, and Intestinal Perforation in Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is a rare cause of the Cushing’s syndrome. The occurrence of the ectopic ACTH syndrome presenting with severe hypokalaemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypertension has been highlighted in case reports ...
Tezcan Kaya +4 more
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Prevalence, associated factors, management and outcomes of hypokalaemia in hospitalised patients at a South African tertiary centre [PDF]
South African Medical JournalBackground. Hypokalaemia is a common electrolyte disorder encountered in hospitalised patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
C Burton, M-Y Chothia, A Zemlin, S Lahri
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Primary Aldosteronism: A Series of 11 Cases [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Primary Aldosteronism (PA) should be suspected in patients with resistant hypertension, early-onset hypertension, hypertension with hypokalaemia, and metabolic alkalosis.
Abhranil Dhar +4 more
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Pretreatment with beta-blockers and the frequency of hypokalemia in patients with acute chest pain [PDF]
, 1987 Plasma potassium concentration was measured at admission in 1234 patients who presented with acute chest pain. One hundred and ninety five patients were on P blockers before admission.
Rodger, J. Christine +5 more
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Lysozyme and hypokalaemia [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1981 Summary Serum potassium, lysozyme and urinary lysozyme measurements were made in 98 patients with tuberculosis, 18 with sarcoidosis and 30 with acute myeloid leukaemia. Serum K concentration fell below 3·5 mmol/l in 17 of the 30 leukaemic patients and only 7 of these had raised serum lysozyme concentrations.
M A, Mir, S C, Lodha
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Hypokalaemia and paralysis [PDF]
QJM, 2001 It is not uncommon for patients to present to the emergency room with severe weakness and a markedly low plasma potassium concentration. We attempted to identify useful clues to the diagnosis of hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (HPP), because its acute treatment aims are unique.
Lin S-H, Davids, MR, Halperin ML
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Early onset children’s Gitelman syndrome with severe hypokalaemia: a case report
BMC Pediatrics, 2020 Background Hypokalaemia is a common condition among paediatric patients, but severe hypokalaemia is rare and can be life-threatening if not treated properly. The causes of hypokalaemia are complex. Finding the root cause is the key.
Hanjiang Chen +4 more
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Hypokalaemia in leukaemia [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1981 Summary Five cases are presented which demonstrate the various factors contributing to the development of hypokalaemia and the relevant literature is briefly reviewed. Hypokalaemia is a common finding in leukaemia. Proper evaluation, adequate replacement of potassium and careful follow-up are necessary for prevention of potential dangers
A A, Nanji, J, Denegri
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