Peaked T waves best seen in the precordial leads, shortened QT interval and, sometimes, ST segment depression. Widening of the QRS complex. This usually requires a potassium level of 6.5 or ...

Renal or cardiac disease. Monitor potassium level, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. Hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors, spironolactone ...

Monitor potassium level, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. Avoid concomitant potassium-sparing diuretics. Monitor for hyperkalemia with ...

"Obtain an EKG, and always look for peaked T waves and ... If you're dealing with mild hyperkalemia, you might not notice any symptoms, or they could be easily overlooked. They may appear ...

Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmia, and thus recognizing related patterns on the ECG is crucial. The ECG findings of hyperkalemia change as the potassium level increases ...