Hyperkalemia

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hyperkalemia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural history, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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FDA on Hyperkalemia
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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]; Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]; Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [4]

Causes

The leading cause of hyperkalemia is a medication side-effect.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Ultrasound

Treatment

Dietary Management | Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention

Case Studies

Case #1

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