Severe hypokalemia and rhabdomyolysis caused by Conn syndrome

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Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality. Generally being asymptomatic, muscular fatigue, paresis and arrhythmia can be seen as the severity of hypokalemia increases. Severe rhabdomyolysis neuromuscular findings in severe cases. Presence precursor secondary hypertension hypertensive patients, also should bring hyperaldosteronism into consideration. Mild usually primary hyperaldosteronism. However, deficient potassium levels are some We have shared case patient, who presented to emergency department with hypokalemia. The level our patient was 1.3 mmol, it one lowest reported up today.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Journal of health sciences and medicine

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2636-8579']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.844053