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- Title
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced hyperkalaemic paralysis.
- Authors
Dutta, D.; Fischler, M.; McClung, A.
- Abstract
Secondary hyperkalaemic paralysis is a rare condition often mimicking the Guillain-Barré syndrome. There have been a few case reports of hyperkalaemia caused by renal failure, trauma, and drugs where the presentation has been with muscle weakness. A case of hyperkalaemic paralysis caused by an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor is reported.
- Subjects
ACE inhibitors; OLIGOPEPTIDES; SARALASIN; ENZYME inhibitors; CHEMICAL inhibitors; PARALYSIS; MOVEMENT disorders; GUILLAIN-Barre syndrome; CREATININE; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; ELECTROLYTES; WATER-electrolyte imbalances; ENALAPRIL; HYPERKALEMIA; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2001, Vol 77, Issue 904, p114
- ISSN
0032-5473
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1136/pmj.77.904.114