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Hypokalemia: a clinical update [PDF]

Endocrine Connections, 2018
Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte disturbance, especially in hospitalized patients. It can have various causes, including endocrine ones. Sometimes, hypokalemia requires urgent medical attention. The aim of this review is to present updated information regarding: (1) the definition and prevalence of hypokalemia, (2) the physiology of potassium ...
Kardalas E., Paschou S. A., Anagnostis P., Muscogiuri G., Siasos G., Vryonidou A.   +5 more
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Bilateral Adrenal Ablation for the Treatment of Ectopic ACTH Syndrome With Severe Hypokalemia: A Case Report and a Literature Review [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Ectopic ACTH secretion‐related Cushing's syndrome may manifest as a rapid onset of hypercortisolism, elevated urinary free cortisol (UFC) and blood ACTH concentrations, and hypokalemia. However, for patients whose primary lesions are difficult to remove, bilateral adrenalectomy is the recommended treatment method according to guidelines. Here,
Fang Sun, Yuyu Sun, Hongbo He, Zhigang Zhao, Hexuan Zhang, Nan Jiang, Zhiming Zhu   +6 more
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An Atypical Presentation of Bartter Syndrome Type 3 With Hypocalciuria and Opisthotonus Posture in a Preterm Infant [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT This case highlights an unusual presentation of Bartter Syndrome Type 3 marked by hypocalciuria and opisthotonus posture. Recognizing such atypical neuromuscular signs is essential for early diagnosis, genetic confirmation, and targeted management in pediatric patients with electrolyte imbalances.
Karim Hassan, Imad Afara, Ali Harajli, Jawad Allam, Kaity Saliba, Frederic Harb   +5 more
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Safety of low-volume PEG-asc bowel cleansing preparation for colonoscopy: identifying patients at risk for hypokalemia in a prospective cohort study

Endoscopy International Open, 2021
Background and study aims The aim of bowel cleansing preparation should be high-quality results and conformance with safety standards. Previously, we reported that hypokalemia occurred in 23.6 % of patients after bowel preparation in a high-risk ...
Ankie Reumkens, Christine Minke Bakker, Sebastiaan J.W. van Kraaij, Bjorn Winkens, Maarten T. Raijmakers, Annick B. van Nunen, Cees Th.B.M. van Deursen, Ad A.M. Masclee   +7 more
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Admission serum potassium levels and prognosis of vasospastic angina

Scientific Reports, 2021
Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte disturbance and is related to poor prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the role of hypokalemia in patients with vasospastic angina (VSA) has not yet been studied. The present study enrolled 1454
Won-Woo Seo, Sang-Ho Jo, Sung Eun Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, Seung Hwan Han, Kwan Yong Lee, Sung Ho Her, Min-Ho Lee, Seong-Sik Cho, Hack-Lyoung Kim, Sang Hong Baek   +10 more
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Severe ondansetron-associated hypokalemia in a patient diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia

Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice, 2022
This case report aims to introduce a patient with severe hypokalemia as one of the rare complications of ondansetron injection. The stroke patient was 56 years old and hospitalized in the emergency department with and purulent sputum.
Atousa Hakamifard, Amir Aria, Mahnaz Momenzadeh   +2 more
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Urinary tract infection is associated with hypokalemia: a case control study

BMC Urology, 2020
Background Hypokalemia is a common clinical problem. The association between urinary tract infection (UTI) and hypokalemia is not clear. Hypokalemia is common in patients with UTI in clinical observation.
Ai-Ling Shen, Hsiu-Li Lin, Hsiu-Chen Lin, Yuan-Fu Tseng, Chien-Yeh Hsu, Che-Yi Chou   +5 more
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Association between preoperative hypokalemia and postoperative complications in elderly patients: a retrospective study

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background Hypokalemia is a common form of electrolyte disorder, which has a higher incidence in hospitalized patients and is closely related to perioperative complications and prognosis.
Tiantian Chu, Zongfang Wu, Aijun Xu
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A Case of Hyperkalemia Versus Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Both hyperkalemia and pseudohyperkalemia occur in the emergency department. True hyperkalemia necessitates emergent treatment while pseudohyperkalemia requires recognition to prevent inappropriate treatment.
Geary, Sean P., Le, Rachel D.
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis in subclinical hyperthyroidism: A case report

JKKI (Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia), 2022
Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality often encountered in daily practice. While mild hypokalemia often asymptomatic, moderate-to-severe hypokalemia usually manifested as significant symptoms such as muscle weakness. In this paper, we presented
Eunike Vania Christabel, Onggo Williyanto   +1 more
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