Hyperkalemia on EKG
"Mild" Hyperkalemia
 • Peaked, narrow-based T Waves
 • Double counting of HR by EKG machine
"Moderate" Hyperkalemia
 • QRS widening
 • Sinus bradycardia
 • Various forms of conduction block
 • Loss of visible P waves
 • Pseudo-STEMI / Brugada-like pattern
"Severe" Hyperkalemia: 
 • Sinoventricular rhythm
 • "Sine wave" rhythm
Presence Of EKG manifestations and risk of death is related to both the absolute K+ concentration, the rate of increase, and the presence of other electrolyte abnormalities.

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedi

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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