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- Title
Hyperkalaemia and haemodialysis patients: eletrocardiographic changes.
- Authors
Cobo Sánchez, José Luis; Alconero Camarero, Ana Rosa; Casaus Pérez, María; Maza Sota, Ma Angeles; Villa Llamazares, Camino; Hiquera Roldán, Carmen; Menezo Viadero, Raquel; Alonso Nates, Rosa
- Abstract
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) present hydro-electrolytic alterations due to the lack of adequate regulation of the internal medium. Of these alterations hyperkalaemia is frequent and produce neuromuscular symptoms, electrocardiographic changes and arrhythmias. Literature affirms that patients with ESRD present less prominent hyperkalaemia-related electrocardiographic changes than those patients with normal renal function.
- Publication
Journal of renal care, 2007, Vol 33, Issue 3, p124
- ISSN
1755-6678
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1755-6686.2007.tb00057.x