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  • Hypokalemia

    Hypokalemia

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Hypokalemia is the electrolyte disorder most frequently encountered in clinical practice, including hospital.Hypokalemia below 3.5 mmol / L was found in about 20% of hospitalized patients. Most of the time, a simple interrogation in search of iatrogenic causes makes it possible to trace the etiology, but there are sometimes more complex situations of unexplained chronic…

  • Electrolyte Disorders ECG

    Electrolyte Disorders ECG

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    Dr. Taoufik
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    Dyskaliémies: Hypokalemia (<3.5 meq / l): * Increased wave U (nonspecific sign) * Flattening and negativity of the T wave (T + U draws a lying S) * ST cupuliforme Depression Hyperkalemia: * Wave symmetrical and sharp T, narrow base, tent (serum potassium of 5.5 to 6.4 meq) * The T waves are diffuse and…