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Hypokalemia in Diabetes Mellitus Setting
Diabetes mellitus is a public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide regardless of age, sex, and ethnicity. Electrolyte disturbances may occur as a consequence of disease progression or its treatment, in particular potassium disorders ...
Lucas Coregliano-Ring+2 more
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Rationale: Geller et al reported a rare mutation in the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) resulting in constitutive MR activity. Progesterone, normally an MR antagonist, acts as a potent agonist with this mutation. Progesterone levels can increase 100-fold
Pairach Pintavorn, Stephanie Munie
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Electrophysiology of Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia [PDF]
Potassium (K+) was first isolated as an element in 1807 by Sir Humphrey Davy when he electrolyzed potash (plant ashes soaked in pots of water), for which its name is derived. Despite the organic origin of its isolation, however, K+’s role in biology was not elucidated until the 20th century.
Weiss, James N+2 more
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Prevalence and Management of Hypokalemia in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Qatar
Introduction. Hypokalemia is common in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). It is associated with increased cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Treatment usually includes oral potassium supplements, which are poorly tolerated. Our aim was to
Abdullah Hamad+6 more
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Electrocardiographic manifestations in severe hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is one of the most common electrolyte disturbances in the clinic and it can increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Electrocardiographic characteristics associated with hypokalemia include dynamic changes in T-wave morphology, ST ...
Xiqiang Wang, Dan Han, Guoliang Li
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Background Perioperative serum potassium levels are closely associated with postoperative clinical outcomes after gastrointestinal surgery. The aim of our retrospective study was to identify the prevalence and risk factors for preoperative hypokalemia ...
Qianqian Zhu+7 more
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Hypokalemia-Induced Arrhythmia: A Case Series and Literature Review
Electrolyte imbalances, particularly potassium disorders, are common in clinical practice. Potassium homeostasis plays a key role in regulating cell membrane excitability.
May Thu Kyaw, Zay Maung Maung
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Severe hypokalemia in the emergency department: A retrospective, single‐center study
Hypokalemia is one of the most common problems in the emergency department (ED). Severe hypokalemia, defined as a serum potassium level ≤2.5 mEq/L, is a relatively uncommon electrolyte disorder, and few studies have reported its prevalence, etiology ...
Ryuichiro Makinouchi+4 more
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Primary aldosteronism is a common, yet highly underdiagnosed, cause of hypertension that leads to disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension plus hypokalemia is a guideline-
G. Hundemer+8 more
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Key Points Question What is the prevalence of hypokalemia among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and is it associated with treatment outcomes? Findings In this cohort study, hypokalemia was prevalent among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and
Dong Chen+8 more
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