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Lab Medicine Edition | Electrolytes: Potassium (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

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Exploring the impact of potassium imbalances on patient health, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist underscores the criticality of managing hyperkalemia and hypokalemia effectively to prevent severe complications, particularly in hospitalized individuals. The conversation stresses the vital role of potassium in cardiac function and the risks posed by abnormal levels of the electrolyte.

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