Introduction: 
 Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (THPP) is a rare hereditary disorder which characterized by thyroid hormone elevation, low blood potassium level and recurrent acute muscle weakness. Basic pathology thought to be the increase in activity sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ATPase). Case report: Here we report case of 31-year-old male that presented with weakness his legs,...

The involvement of elements in the pathological process of primary hypertension has been established. The serum levels of copper, iron, zinc, sodium, potassium and calcium were studied by atomic absorption spectrophotometery and flame photometry in hypertensive and normal subjects. Serum copper and zinc levels were increased in hypertensive patients (25.5% and 14.7% respectively) as compar...

The relations of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to blood pressure were investigated in four groups of men (119 high-mountain Yi farmers, 114 mountainside Yi farmers, 89 Yi migrants, and 97 Han people) with a wide range of electrolyte intake in Puge County, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China. Electrolytes were measured in diet, serum, and urine. Sodium excretion was 73.9 mmo...

The constant association of a fall in concentration of serum potassium with attacks of muscular weakness, plus the relief of the weakness by the administration of potassium salts, have clearly indicated that familial periodic paralysis involves a defect in potassium metabolism. The nature of this is not completely understood. Following the observation that the concentration of potassium in seru...

BACKGROUND Hyperkalemia, due to its effect on cardiac conductivity, is a potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormality. Multiple therapeutic agents may be used alone or in combination for its prompt management. METHODS We report on the safety and efficacy of continuous infusion of a solution containing fixed concentrations of calcium gluconate, insulin, dextrose and sodium acetate (Hyp...