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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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Ultrasound of the diaphragm in severe hypokalemia induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
Severe hypokalemia presents with significant muscle weakness and involvement of respiratory muscles. Bedside ultrasonography of the diaphragm is emerging as a noninvasive bedside tool for diagnosis and followup of diaphragmatic dysfunction due to various
Gentle Sunder Shrestha+1 more
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Ritodrine-Induced Hypokalemia [PDF]
A 31-year-old woman presented with chest discomfort in the 22nd week of pregnancy. She had been treated with an intravenous infusion of ritodrine hydrochloride (0.25 mg/min) for preterm labor the prior day. On physical examination, the body temperature was 36.3℃, the blood pressure was 117/68 mmHg, the pulse was 96 beats/min, and the respiratory rate ...
Jeong-Hwan Park+3 more
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Acyclovir induced hypokalemia [PDF]
Intravenous (IV) acyclovir, a mainstay antiviral for herpesviruses, may cause crystalluria and lead to acute kidney injury.1 Acyclovir has been associated with lower levels of potassium in canines but acyclovir induced hypokalemia has been reported only once in humans as part of a large adverse drug reaction monitoring program.2,3 A patient with a ...
Paul E. Drawz+2 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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Assessment of hypokalemia and clinical prognosis in Patients with COVID-19 in Yangzhou, China.
BackgroundHypokalemia is a frequent electrolyte imbalance in patients with COVID-19. The aim of this study was to estimate the association between hypokalemia and clinical prognosis in patients with moderate COVID-19.MethodsA single-center, retrospective,
Jiangtao Yin+11 more
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Background. There are no nationwide population studies conducted to analyze the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypokalemia during pregnancy in the U.S. Method.
Chien-Wen Yang, Si Li, Yishan Dong
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Phenotyping patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure
Central illustration. Abbreviations: ACEi, angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; ARNi, angiotensin‐receptor‐neprilysin inhibitor; CI, confidence interval; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CRT, cardiac resynchronization therapy; CV, cardiovascular; EF, ejection fraction; eGFR, estimated glomerular ...
Peter Moritz Becher+12 more
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Risk factors for postoperative hypokalemia in patients undergoing endoscopic pituitary adenoma resection: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Background Currently, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery is the primary approach for treating pituitary tumors. While endoscopic surgery offers numerous advantages, it also comes with a series of potential surgical complications.
Maoxiang Li+7 more
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A case of acute onset quadriplegia: A lesson for physicians
A 38-year-old female patient presented with acute onset quadriplegia which was initially diagnosed as Guillain-Barre syndrome. ECG features were suggestive of hypokalemia. Blood investigations revealed severe hypokalemia.
Indira Sahu+3 more
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