Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening condition in which serum potassium exceeds 5.5 mmol/l. It can be caused by reduced renal excretion, excessive intake or leakage of potassium from the intracellular space. In addition to acute and chronic renal failure, hypoaldosteronism, and massive tis...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Springer-Verlag
2010
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061004/ |