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Differential diagnosis of hyperkalemia: an update to a complex problem.

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Hyperkalemia is a relative common and sometimes life threatening electorlyte disorder. Although its symptomatic treatment is relatively easy, since precise therapeutic algorithms are available, its differential diagnosis is more complicated. The present review aims to unfold the differential diagnosis of hypekalemia using a pathophysiological, albeit clinically useful, approach. The basic elements of potassium homeostasis are provided, the causes of hyperkalemia are categorized and analysed and finally the required for the diferrential diagnosis laboratory tests are mentioned.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: T Eleftheriadis, K Leivaditis, G Antoniadi, V Liakopoulos

Institution: University of Thessaly

Language: English

Topic: Potassium and Related Disorders

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2183571061

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Cites: 134

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10