Hypokalemia

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects potassium levels in blood
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs low potassium
gptkbp:canBeLifeThreatening yes
gptkbp:canBeMild yes
gptkbp:canBeSevere yes
gptkbp:cause vomiting
diarrhea
chronic kidney disease
diuretic use
gptkbp:complication gptkb:arrhythmia
paralysis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hypokalemia
gptkbp:hypokalemiaDefinedAs serum potassium < 3.5 mmol/L
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E87.6
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D007011
gptkbp:normalPotassiumRange 3.5-5.0 mmol/L
gptkbp:riskFactor heart failure
hypertension
use of laxatives
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:arrhythmia
fatigue
muscle weakness
muscle cramps
gptkbp:treatment dietary changes
potassium supplements
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:T_wave
gptkb:Salbutamol
gptkb:Licorice_Root
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8