hyperkalemia
IPA: haɪpɝkʌɫˈimiʌ
noun
- (biology, medicine) The condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood (above the reference range).
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Examples of "hyperkalemia" in Sentences
- As a result, there is no hyperkalemia.
- Therefore hyperkalemia is a possible risk.
- Consuming liquorice can prevent hyperkalemia.
- It is used as well for treatment of hyperkalemia.
- It is NOT going to cause hypernatremia or hyperkalemia.
- It is usually concurrent with hypocalcemia and/or hyperkalemia.
- Hence, the cell will be depolarized in the setting of hyperkalemia.
- It is useful in diagnosing the causes of hyperkalemia or hypokalemia.
- Calcium gluconate is also used as a cardioprotective agent in hyperkalemia.
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