An unusual case of acute hyperkalemia during pregnancy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a rare case of acute hyperkalemia in a patient with chronic kidney disease and intrauterine fetal demise. We propose that the hyperkalemia was due to a potassium load introduced into the maternal circulation as a result of intrauterine fetal demise and uterine rupture.
Medical subject headings
- Cesarean Section, Repeat
- Fetal Death
- Hyperkalemia
- Kidney Diseases
- Uterine Rupture