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Nephrology Electrolyte Abnormalities Hyperkalemia: Physiology Overview

Hyperkalemia: Physiology Overview

This is an overview of the pathophysiology of hyperkalemia. For details of the underlying mechanism, please see the accompanying two slides on Reduced Intracellular Shift and Reduced Renal Excretion.

For a full explanation of the signs/symptoms of hyperkalemia, please see our slide on Hyperkalemia: Clinical Findings.

 

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