#137 Hypokalemia & Potassium Repletion: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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The Association Between Potassium Levels and Cardiac Complications
This chapter explores the relationship between low and high potassium levels and cardiac complications, focusing on patients who have had a myocardial infarction or pericardiac surgery. It discusses the lack of evidence supporting the practice of repleting potassium levels and emphasizes the need for further understanding of the underlying causes of hypokalemia. The chapter also highlights the potential ethical considerations in treating hypokalemia.
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