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ECG Changes with Potassium Imbalance
 - Normokalemia
 - Hypokalemia
 - Hyperkalemia

#Hypokalemia #Hyperkalemia #ECG #potassium #cardiology #ekg
Normokalemia - Hypokalemia ... - Hyperkalemia ... #Hypokalemia # ... Hyperkalemia #ECG ... #potassium #cardiology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Transcellular Shift ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... nephrology #low #potassium
EKG showing prominent U waves due to hypokalemia. Serum potassium 2.0. 

#EKG #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #cardiology #internalmedicine
EKG showing prominent ... U waves due to hypokalemia ... Serum potassium ... #criticalcare #cardiology ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
Medications for ... the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... disturbances, shift ... , changes on ECG ... #Hyperkalemia #
Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
associated with hyperkalemia ... closely with serum potassium ... experience sudden hyperkalemic ... #hyperkalemia #ECG ... electrocardiogram #potassium
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shifts ... The etiology of hyperkalemia ... renal function, medication
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 #
Hypokalaemia:

The gradual fall in serum potassium level is reflected electrocardiographically by the following features:

1. Gradual decrease
Hypokalaemia: ... fall in serum potassium ... V4 #Clinical #Cardiology ... #ECG #EKG #UWaves ... #Hypokalemia
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia
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 ... #pharmacology #potassium ... #medications #druginduced