A patient presents to ED with chest pain and this trace. What would you do?
Interpretation management
Definition
A condition characterised by an abnormally high concentration of potassium in the blood.Β Potassium is a critical electrolyte necessary for the normal function of nerve and muscle cells, particularly heart muscle cells.
Normal Potassium Levels
Pathophysiology
High potassium levels can disrupt cellular electrical activity, especially in the heart, leading to cardiac rhythm disturbances.
Aetiology
Clinical Features
Investigations
Management
Prevention