aconditionin which there is too muchpotassiumin theblood, which may becausedbydiuretics(=substancesthatincreasetheproductionofurine)having been used too often orkidneyfailure
Positive benefits on morbidity and mortality were found without serioushyperkalaemia.
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In older patients there is a greater risk ofhyperkalaemiadue to reduced renal function.
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Potassium-sparing diuretics and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole producehyperkalaemiaby interfering with potassium secretion in the distal part of the nephron.
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Correction of acid-base disturbances will also alleviatehyperkalaemia.
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This has clinical consequences: for example, the toxic effects ofhyperkalaemiacan be mitigated by promoting movement of small amounts of potassium into cells.
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Some of the drugs causinghyperkalaemia, and the mechanisms, have already been discussed.
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Uncontrolledhyperkalaemia, acidosis and fluid overload are usually the reasons for instituting dialysis.
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Patients taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor such as ramipril and the aldosterone antagonist spironolactone can develop life-threateninghyperkalaemia.
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In chronic renal failure, the most common cause ofhyperkalaemiais potassiumretaining drugs.
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The management ofhyperkalaemiain the older patient with renal failure is no different from that of younger individuals.
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Normal cells may be exposed tohyperkalaemia; abnormal cells may be perfused by normal environment.
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Respiratory distress, impaired consciousness, pulmonary edema, infiltration on chest x-ray, shock, arrythmias, renal failure requiring haemodialysis, metabolic acidosis, andhyperkalaemiamay occur in severe cases.
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He then falsifies and plants blood work results indicating that his wife is in a state ofhyperkalaemia, so she is transferred to the hospital, since he intended that.
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