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Health Encyclopedia: Hyperkalemia
High potassium; Potassium - high
Symptoms
Hyperkalemiaoften has no symptoms. Occasionally, the following signs or symptoms may be seen:
- Nausea
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Irregular heartbeat (this may be an emergency symptom if prolonged or severe) - Slow, weak, or absent pulse (emergency symptom)
Signs and tests
- The pulse may be slow or irregular.
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Serum potassium is high. -
ECG may show potentially let...
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