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{{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.]] [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org] | {{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.]] [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Hyperkalemia''' is an elevated blood level (above 5.0 mmol/L) of the [[electrolyte]] [[potassium]]. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a [[medical emergency]] due to the risk of potentially fatal [[arrhythmia]]s. | '''Hyperkalemia''' is an elevated blood level (above 5.0 mmol/L) of the [[electrolyte]] [[potassium]]. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a [[medical emergency]] due to the risk of potentially fatal [[arrhythmia]]s. | ||
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* [[Arrhythmias]] | * [[Arrhythmias]] | ||
* [[Cardiac arrest]] | * [[Cardiac arrest]] | ||
* Changes in nerve and muscle (neuromuscular) control | * 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. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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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
Hyperkalemia is an elevated blood level (above 5.0 mmol/L) of the electrolyte potassium. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias.
Complications
- 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.