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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperkalemia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperkalemia
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperkalemia
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperkalemia
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperkalemia

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hyperkalemia

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Definition

  • Information Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion. It is characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities (elevated T waves and depressed P waves, and eventually by atrial asystole). In severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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