Abstract

Poster Presentation

Background:

Clinically significant hyperkalemia, defined as potassium ≥ 6.0 mEq/L can be a life-threatening, and urgent lowering of serum potassium is needed to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias. There are many potential causes of hyperkalemia including acute or chronic kidney disease, medications (e.g. ACE-inhibitors), and rhabdomyolysis among other causes.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2019

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