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Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia An abnormally high level of potassium is called hyperkalemia. Potassium is released into the blood when cells are damaged. Causes Conditions that cause hyperkalemia include: Burns Chemotherapy Hemolysis (red blood cell destruction caused by infection or burn) Rhabdomyolysis (destruction of skeletal muscle; associated with acute tubule necrosis, or ATN) Strenuous exercise (rarely) Urinary excretion of potassium can be impaired by the following: ...Read the full article 
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