what is mean by hyperkalemia?

Answer 1

Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium (K) in the bloodstream.
Hyperkalemia is serum K concentration > 5.5 mEq/L resulting from excess total body K stores or abnormal movement of K out of cells. The usual cause is impairment of renal excretion; it can also occur in metabolic acidosis as in uncontrolled diabetes. Clinical manifestations are generally neuromuscular, resulting in muscle weakness and cardiac toxicity that, if severe, can degenerate to ventricular fibrillation or asystole. Diagnosis is by measuring serum or plasma K. Treatment involves giving a cation exchange resin and, in emergencies, Ca gluconate, insulin, and dialysis.
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Answer 2

Hyperkalemia (AE) or Hyperkalaemia (BE) is an elevated blood level (above 5.0 mmol/L) of the electrolyte potassium. The prefix hyper- means high (contrast with hypo-, meaning low). The middle kal refers to kalium, which is German for potassium. The end portion of the word, -emia, means "in the blood". Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias.

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Answer 3

Hyperkalemia is a condition where the levels of K in the blood are higher than normal, in Cardiology by detecting changes in the ECG, Doctors and Technologist are able to identify this imbalance of this electrolyte and according to the findings the treatment begins. Is nothing to worry about as long as is treated accordingly.

Answer 4

Hyperkalemia is a high potassium level in the blood and it is common in people with renal diseases.

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Answer 5

It is a high level of Potassium in the system. In my case it was caused by the ARB blood pressure medication. Doctor changed my med and the problem has gone away for now.

It can be also helped by diuretics if necessary.

Answer 6

Too much potassium. Can be dangerous considering that potassium of significant concerning heart function. Too much or too little can cause life threatening arrythmias.

Answer 7

It can also mean your insulin level is low. You could also have low cortisol (Addison's disease); or it can be caused by certain medications, most commonly certain heart drugs. There are actually a number of possible causes.

Answer 8

Basically, potassium imbalance (excess): treated easily once detected correctly and conclusively. Can cause health problems, if left alone untreated!

Answer 9

high levels of potassium in the blood

Answer 10

HIGH IN POTASSIUM