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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hyperkalemia develops when blood potassium levels are more than 5.1meq/L.Hyperkalemia can be classified based on the potassium levels,duration of onset and the cause of hyperkalemia. | Hyperkalemia develops when blood potassium levels are more than 5.1meq/L.Hyperkalemia can be classified based on the potassium levels,duration of onset and the cause of hyperkalemia. | ||
== Classification == | == Classification == | ||
Hyperkalemia may be classified according to the potassium levels as | Hyperkalemia may be classified according to the potassium levels as; | ||
*Mild-potassium levels between 5.1-6.0 mEq/L | *Mild-potassium levels between 5.1-6.0 mEq/L. | ||
*Moderate-potassium levels between 6.2-7.0 mEq/L | *Moderate-potassium levels between 6.2-7.0 mEq/L. | ||
*Severe-potassium levels more than 7.0 mEq/L | *Severe-potassium levels more than 7.0 mEq/L. | ||
Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as | Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as; | ||
*Hyperacute-Develops in a few hours,usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement | *Hyperacute-Develops in a few hours,usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement. | ||
*Acute-Develops within 48 hours,could be due to acute kidney injury. | *Acute-Develops within 48 hours,could be due to [[acute kidney injury]]. | ||
*Chronic-Develops gradually,usually due to chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease. | *Chronic-Develops gradually,usually due to chronic diseases such [[Chronic kidney disease|as chronic kidney disease]]. | ||
Hyperkalemia may be classified into several subtypes based on its cause | Hyperkalemia may be classified into several subtypes based on its cause; | ||
*Excessive intake | *Excessive intake | ||
*Transcellular shift | *Transcellular shift | ||
*Impaired elimination from body | *Impaired elimination from body | ||
*Hormone deficiency such as | *Hormone deficiency such as [[hypoaldosteronism]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jogeet Singh Sekhon
Overview
Hyperkalemia develops when blood potassium levels are more than 5.1meq/L.Hyperkalemia can be classified based on the potassium levels,duration of onset and the cause of hyperkalemia.
Classification
Hyperkalemia may be classified according to the potassium levels as;
- Mild-potassium levels between 5.1-6.0 mEq/L.
- Moderate-potassium levels between 6.2-7.0 mEq/L.
- Severe-potassium levels more than 7.0 mEq/L.
Hyperkalemia can be classified on the basis of duration as;
- Hyperacute-Develops in a few hours,usually in tissue breakdown or parenteral potassium supplement.
- Acute-Develops within 48 hours,could be due to acute kidney injury.
- Chronic-Develops gradually,usually due to chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease.
Hyperkalemia may be classified into several subtypes based on its cause;
- Excessive intake
- Transcellular shift
- Impaired elimination from body
- Hormone deficiency such as hypoaldosteronism