Severe metabolic and respiratory alkalosis associated with the treatment of congestive heart failure.
A high blood pH level is usually associated with an extremely poor prognosis. We present a case of significantly elevated arterial blood pH (pH, 7.81) that was associated with the aggressive treatment of congestive heart failure. The recognition of this disorder and the institution of appropriate therapy resulted in complete recovery.
Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester 01655.
S J
SJ
Voyce
H L
HL
Goldfine
J M
JM
Gore
D000471:Alkalosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000472:Alkalosis, Respiratory / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D004232:Diuretics