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HYPERKALAEMIA |
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decreased renal excretion: |
renal failure (acute or chronic), especially with K supplements or K-sparing diuretics |
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endocrine disease: |
hypoadrenalism diabetic ketoacidosis [in spite of low total body potassium] |
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drugs antagonising RAA system: |
spironolactone ACEIs nonselective beta-blockers (beta2 effect) NSAIDs |
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exogenous K: |
transfusions of stored blood potassium supplements (po or iv) |
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other causes: |
haemolysis rhabdomyolysis other causes of acidosis [causes K to move out of cells] |
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