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Heparin and Hyperkalemia
- Heparin, a common anticoagulant, can cause hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels).
- This side effect is often overlooked in clinical practice.
Unexplained Hyperkalemia
- Avi Cooper often points out unexplained mild hyperkalemia in hospitalized patients.
- This can be due to heparin use for DVT prophylaxis, a fact often unknown to medical teams.
Missed Diagnosis
- While heparin-induced hyperkalemia is known, it's often missed clinically.
- It's easily overlooked, especially with mild potassium elevations.