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Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
with increasing hyperkalaemia ... with widened QRS ... wave' pattern (pre-cardiac ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia
Hyperkaelemia ECG Features - With mild to moderate hyperkalemia, there is reduction of the size of
Hyperkaelemia ECG ... Severe hyperkalemia ... widening of the QRS ... Cardiology #MedStudent #EKG ... #Hyperkalemia #
Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
associated with hyperkalemia ... T wave → Wide PR ... interval, Wide QRS ... #hyperkalemia #ECG ... #progression #ekg
Hyperkalemia on EKG
"Mild" Hyperkalemia
 • Peaked, narrow-based T Waves
 • Double counting of HR by EKG
Hyperkalemia on ... EKG "Mild" Hyperkalemia ... counting of HR by EKG ... • QRS widening ... #EKG #ECG #electrocardiogram
Wide QRS Complex Tachycardia differential:

#Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG #ECG #WideComplex #Tachycardia #Differential #Algorithm
Wide QRS Complex ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #WideComplex ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
Hyperkalemia shortens ... causes prolonged PR ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #EKG #ECG #Changes ... #Progression #Table
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... potassium and ECG ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #algorithm #emergency ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... administered (5) Many algorithms
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
, Hypokalemia, Erectile ... higher risk of hyperkalemia ... - Pregnancy, Hyperkalemia ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cation Related (e.g ... Hypothyroidism • Hypokalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm