Hyperkalemia Effect On Cells
Health Encyclopedia: Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream.
Alternative Names
High potassium; Potassium - high
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Potassium has many functions in the body. It helps to regulate the activity of all muscle tissue -- smooth muscles (such as the muscles in the intestines), the muscles of the heart, and skeletal muscles.
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