WHAT IS HYPERKALEMIA ?

Updated 8/24

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Hyperkalemia ( High Potassium) is an electrolyte imbalance. EKG changes, fatigue, 

shortness of breath and heart palpitations are symptoms of hyperkalemia.

Kayexalate given by mouth or enema, is used to decrease potassium.
 

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Hyperkalemia ( High potassium)?

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