Definitions for "Hyperkalemia"
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a condition where potassium levels are too high in the body
an excessive amount of potassium in the blood.
Abnormally high concentrations of potassium in blood.
A high level of potassium in the blood; can cause irregular heart beat and ultimately cardiac arrest.
Abnormally elevated levels of potassium in the blood.
A condition caused by higher than normal level of potassium in the bloodstream. ( source)
Acute intoxication of potassium, from intakes of about 18 g for adults. Can prove fatal because it can cause cardiac arrest.
higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs
High levels of potassium in the blood.
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion. It is characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities (elevated T waves and depressed P waves, and eventually by atrial asystole). In severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Abnormally high potassium concentrations in extracellular fluid.
This means there is too much potassium in the blood.
greater amounts of potassium than is normal in blood, may result from dietary excess but usually comes form massive tissue damage.
high amounts of potassium in the blood.
Hyperkalemia (hyper is high, kalium is the Latin name for potassium) is an elevated blood level (above 5.0 mmol/L) of the electrolyte potassium. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias.