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ECG Changes with Potassium Imbalance
 - Normokalemia
 - Hypokalemia
 - Hyperkalemia

#Hypokalemia #Hyperkalemia #ECG #potassium #cardiology #ekg
ECG Changes with ... Normokalemia - Hypokalemia ... - Hyperkalemia ... #Hypokalemia # ... Hyperkalemia #ECG
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... fludrocortisone step 3 = diuretic ... determine response to diuretic ... #hyperkalemia ... #diuresis #nephrology
T-Wave ECG changes in Hyperkalemia vs Hyperacute MI
 - Hyperkalemia: Increased height, without increase area
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T-Wave ECG changes ... in Hyperkalemia ... Hyperacute MI - Hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia # ... electrocardiogram #comparison
Hyperkaelemia ECG Features - With mild to moderate hyperkalemia, there is reduction of the size of
Hyperkaelemia ECG ... mild to moderate hyperkalemia ... Severe hyperkalemia ... complex, and the ECG ... #Hyperkalemia #
Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... with increasing hyperkalaemia ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia
ECG Changes in Hyperkalemia and Treatment
Membrane Stabilization
 - Calcium gluconate or chloride 
Redistribution
 - Insulin
ECG Changes in Hyperkalemia ... Hemodialysis #Hyperkalemia ... Management #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG
Textbook progression Of EKG changes in Hyperkalemia. In reality, EKGs are far 
more variable and unpredictable.
progression Of EKG ... changes in Hyperkalemia ... #Hyperkalemia #Progression ... #EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
, Hypokalemia, Erectile ... antagonists (MRA) - Hyperkalemia ... higher risk of hyperkalemia ... Angioneurotic edema, Hyperkalemia ... - Pregnancy, Hyperkalemia
Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
Typical ECG changes ... associated with hyperkalemia ... such, a normal ECG ... experience sudden hyperkalemic ... #hyperkalemia #ECG
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Diuretic Electrolyte ... Excretion Effects Diuresis ... Anhydrase Inhibitor #diuretics ... electrolytes #effects #pharmacology ... #comparison #table