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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency if left untreated hyperkalemia can cardiac rhythm disorders and eventually cardiac arrest leading to death | Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency if left untreated hyperkalemia can cardiac rhythm disorders and eventually cardiac arrest leading to death. Complications that can develop as a result of hyperkalemia are arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and neuromuscular weakness. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency if left untreated hyperkalemia can cardiac rhythm disorders and eventually cardiac arrest leading to death
Natural History
Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency if left untreated hyperkalemia can cardiac rhythm disorders and eventually cardiac arrest leading to death. Complications that can develop as a result of hyperkalemia are arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and neuromuscular weakness.
Complications
Complications that can develop as a result of hyperkalemia are
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac arrest
- Changes in nerve and muscle (neuromuscular) control
Prognosis
The outcome with this condition varies. In some people, the disorder causes deadly complications, while others tolerate it well.