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12 Φεβ 2024 · Hypokalemia is low potassium level in the blood, often due to gastrointestinal or urinary losses. Learn how to diagnose and treat hypokalemia, and when to use potassium replacement or acute therapy for specific disorders.
1 Μαρ 2024 · Mild hypokalemia can be easily treated with oral potassium supplements and dietary changes. In contrast, severe hypokalemia can lead to life-threatening complications such as cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, and renal dysfunction if left untreated or undiagnosed.
The treatment of hypokalemia has four aims: (a) reduction of potassium losses, (b) replenishment of potassium stores, (c) evaluation for potential toxicities and (d) determination of the cause, in order to prevent future episodes, if possible.
Learn how to reduce potassium losses, replenish potassium stores, evaluate for toxicities, and determine the cause of hypokalemia. Find out when to use medications, surgical care, or other interventions for this condition.
Hypokalemia is low serum potassium concentration that can result from various causes and lead to serious complications. Learn how to diagnose and treat hypokalemia with oral or IV potassium supplements, and prevent its recurrence with appropriate monitoring and management.
3 Νοε 2023 · Learn about hypokalemia, a condition that occurs when you have low levels of potassium in your blood. Find out the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this mineral imbalance.
The aim of this review is to present updated information regarding: (1) the definition and prevalence of hypokalemia, (2) the physiology of potassium homeostasis, (3) the various causes leading to hypokalemia, (4) the diagnostic steps for the assessment of hypokalemia and (5) the appropriate treatment of hypokalemia depending on the cause.
