Hyperkalemia Treatment
Hyperkalemia is higher-than-normal levels of potassium in the blood.
Alternative Names
High potassium; Potassium - high
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Potassium is involved in regulating muscle tissue, and is part of digestion,
Hyperkalemia occurs when the level of potassium in the bloodstream is higher than normal. This may be related to an increase in total body...
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