Potassium imbalance in the coronary care unit.
Alterations in serum potassium levels are not uncommon in this era of wide use of diuretics, potassium supplements, and potassium-sparing drugs. Familiarity with the characteristic electrocardiographic changes related to abnormal serum levels of potassium is necessary in the care of patients in intensive care units.
D003325:Coronary Care Units; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000503:physiopathology; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood*
D011188:Potassium