Electrocardiographic signs of hyperkalemia in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker

Authors

  • Márcio Sommer Bittencourt Hospital Universitário - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo/SP - Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.2016.017

Keywords:

Pacemaker artificial, Hyperkalemia, Electrocardiography.

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with a dual chamber pacemaker admitted to the emergency room with hyperkalemia. Although the pacemaker was present, the classical sings of hyperkalemia can be seen. After the adequate treatment and dialysis, the electrocardiogram progressively improves and the patient was discharged asymptomatic.

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Author Biography

  • Márcio Sommer Bittencourt, Hospital Universitário - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo/SP - Brazil.
    Department of Internal Medicine - Hospital Universitário - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo/SP - Brazil.

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Published

2011-03-08

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Article / Clinical Case Report

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How to Cite

Bittencourt, M. S. (2011). Electrocardiographic signs of hyperkalemia in a patient with a cardiac pacemaker. Autopsy and Case Reports, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.2016.017