The Curious Clinicians

59 - Hyperkalemic Heparin

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Oct 13, 2022
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INSIGHT

Heparin and Hyperkalemia

  • Heparin, a common anticoagulant, can cause hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels).
  • This side effect is often overlooked in clinical practice.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

Missed Diagnosis

  • While heparin-induced hyperkalemia is known, it's often missed clinically.
  • It's easily overlooked, especially with mild potassium elevations.
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