Potassium is the principal intracellular cation, and maintenance of the distribution of
potassium between the intracellular and the extracellular compartments relies on several …

Normal potassium homeostasis depends on maintenance of its internal and external
balance. The primary organ for preserving external K balance is the kidney; internal factors …

Hyperkalemia is a potentially fatal condition and is defined by a serum potassium level ([K.
sup.+]) of greater than 5.5 mmol/L. The associated prevalence of cardiac arrhythmia …

This article focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and various treatment
modalities for acute hyperkalemia and presents a systematic approach to selecting a …

Hypo-and hyperkalemia are the most commonly encountered electrolyte abnormalities in
hospitalized patients [1, 15, 16, 29]. Although no data are available concerning their specific …

Hyperkalemia is a clinically important electrolyte abnormality that occurs most commonly in
patients with chronic kidney disease. Due to its propensity to induce electrophysiological …

Background Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte disorder that can result in morbidity and
mortality if not managed appropriately. Objectives This review evaluates the classic …

Methods: This article reviews and analyzes literature relevant to the pathophysiology and
management of severe hyperkalemia. Methods include search of MEDLINE, and …

Potassium disorders are common and may precipitate cardiac arrhythmias or
cardiopulmonary arrest. They are an anticipated complication in patients with renal failure …

Hyperkalemia is a common clinical condition that can induce deadly cardiac arrhythmias.
Electrocardiographic manifestations of hyperkalemia vary from the classic sine-wave rhythm …