Hyperkalemia

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-013173

An elevated concentration of potassium ions in the blood serum, surpassing the normal physiological range. This imbalance can result from impaired kidney function, certain medications, or conditions that cause potassium to shift out of cells. Normal serum potassium levels are typically maintained between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-013173
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Chemistry and Human Health
References	PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1239 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)

Record as JSON

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  "definition": "An elevated concentration of potassium ions in the blood serum, surpassing the normal physiological range. This imbalance can result from impaired kidney function, certain medications, or conditions that cause potassium to shift out of cells. Normal serum potassium levels are typically maintained between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1239 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hyperkalemia/"
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