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ECG Changes with Potassium Imbalance
 - Normokalemia
 - Hypokalemia
 - Hyperkalemia

#Hypokalemia #Hyperkalemia #ECG #potassium #cardiology #ekg
- Hyperkalemia ... #Hypokalemia # ... Hyperkalemia #ECG ... #potassium #cardiology ... #diagnosis
Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... with increasing hyperkalaemia ... arrest) #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia
Hyperkaelemia ECG Features - With mild to moderate hyperkalemia, there is reduction of the size of
Hyperkaelemia ECG ... mild to moderate hyperkalemia ... Severe hyperkalemia ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Hyperkalemia #
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemia ... The etiology of hyperkalemia ... sole cause of hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia #
Textbook progression Of EKG changes in Hyperkalemia. In reality, EKGs are far 
more variable and unpredictable.
changes in Hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia #Progression ... #EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Changes #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... redistributive hyperkalemia ... are symptoms of hyperkalemia ... , severe hyperkalemia ... ), rapid-onset hyperkalemia
EKG showing prominent U waves due to hypokalemia. Serum potassium 2.0. 

#EKG #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #cardiology #internalmedicine
U waves due to hypokalemia ... Serum potassium ... #criticalcare #cardiology ... internalmedicine #EM #diagnosis ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... shift of K (Succinylcholine ... MunerMohamed1 #hyperkalemia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #pharmacology #potassium
Hyperkalemia on EKG
"Mild" Hyperkalemia
 • Peaked, narrow-based T Waves
 • Double counting of HR by EKG
Hyperkalemia on ... EKG "Mild" Hyperkalemia ... machine "Moderate" Hyperkalemia ... pattern "Severe" Hyperkalemia ... #cardiology #diagnosis