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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In hypoaldosteronism there are no specific ECG findings. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased excretion). Severe hyponatremia may present with | In hypoaldosteronism there are no specific ECG findings. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased renal absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased renal excretion). Severe hyponatremia may present with ST segment elevation mimicking acute myocardial infarction. On the other hand, hyperkalemia leads to depression of SA node and conduction pathways such as AV node and His-Purkinje system causing bradycardia and conduction defects. | ||
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There are no specific ECG findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased renal absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased renal excretion). | There are no specific ECG findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased renal absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased renal excretion). | ||
*Hyperkalemia leads to depression of SA node and conduction pathways such as AV node and His-Purkinje system. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyperkalemia include: | *Hyperkalemia leads to depression of SA node and conduction pathways such as AV node and His-Purkinje system. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyperkalemia include: | ||
**Peaked T waves in chest leads | **Peaked T waves in chest leads. | ||
**Widening of the QRS complex (seen with potassium level ≥ 6.5 mEq/L) | **Widening of the QRS complex (seen with potassium level ≥ 6.5 mEq/L). | ||
**Prolonged QRS interval and conduction blocks such as bundle branch blocks or fascicular blocks (seen with potassium level ≥ 7 mEq/L) | **Prolonged QRS interval and conduction blocks such as bundle branch blocks or fascicular blocks (seen with potassium level ≥ 7 mEq/L). | ||
**Ventricular fibrillation, PEA and cardiac arrest (seen with potassium level ≥ 9 mEq/L) | **Ventricular fibrillation, PEA and cardiac arrest (seen with potassium level ≥ 9 mEq/L). | ||
*Hyponatremia may slow cardiac pacemaker activity. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyponatremia include: | *Hyponatremia may slow cardiac pacemaker activity. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyponatremia include: | ||
**ST segment elevation mimicking acute myocardial infarction | **ST segment elevation mimicking acute myocardial infarction. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
In hypoaldosteronism there are no specific ECG findings. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased renal absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased renal excretion). Severe hyponatremia may present with ST segment elevation mimicking acute myocardial infarction. On the other hand, hyperkalemia leads to depression of SA node and conduction pathways such as AV node and His-Purkinje system causing bradycardia and conduction defects.
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An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an ECG suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Electrocardiogram
There are no specific ECG findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. However, hypoaldosteronism predisposes to hyponatremia (decreased renal absorption) and hyperkalemia (decreased renal excretion).
- Hyperkalemia leads to depression of SA node and conduction pathways such as AV node and His-Purkinje system. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyperkalemia include:
- Peaked T waves in chest leads.
- Widening of the QRS complex (seen with potassium level ≥ 6.5 mEq/L).
- Prolonged QRS interval and conduction blocks such as bundle branch blocks or fascicular blocks (seen with potassium level ≥ 7 mEq/L).
- Ventricular fibrillation, PEA and cardiac arrest (seen with potassium level ≥ 9 mEq/L).
- Hyponatremia may slow cardiac pacemaker activity. Findings on an ECG suggestive of hyponatremia include:
- ST segment elevation mimicking acute myocardial infarction.