A Quick Reference on Hyperkalemia

A Quick Reference on Hyperkalemia

The clinical signs of hyperkalemia usually are less evident than hypokalemia. Arrhythmia and bradycardia could be the first changes noticed. Most cases of persistent hyperkalemia are associated with renal retention of potassium. Common causes for hyperkalemia include hypoadrenocorticism, ruptured bl...

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Published in:The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 47; no. 2; p. 223
Main Authors: Kogika, Márcia Mery, de Morais, Helio Autran
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-03-2017
Subjects:
Algorithms
Animals
Hyperkalemia - diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - etiology
Hyperkalemia - veterinary
Kidney - metabolism
Potassium - metabolism
Reference Values
Hyperkalemia
Dog
Potassium
Cat
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Summary:The clinical signs of hyperkalemia usually are less evident than hypokalemia. Arrhythmia and bradycardia could be the first changes noticed. Most cases of persistent hyperkalemia are associated with renal retention of potassium. Common causes for hyperkalemia include hypoadrenocorticism, ruptured bladder, and urethral or bilateral ureteral obstruction. Drug such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, potassium-sparing diuretics, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs can also lead to hyperkalemia.
ISSN:1878-1306
DOI:10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.10.009