Candesartan and hyperkalemia

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Avatar f tn 3 mEq/mL) of patients. This case report describes hyperkalemia in a 72-year-old female with diabetes and underlying chronic renal failure receiving metoprolol. Chronically, potassium balance is maintained by the kidney. In acute situations, such as a larger than normal potassium load, both the kidney and the body's cells react to maintain normal potassium levels.
Avatar m tn You are correct ACE inhibitors may cause hyperkalemia (high level of potassium). It seems potassium is normally excreted by the kidneys, so disorders that decrease the function of the kidneys can result in hyperkalemia. The kidneys normally remove excess potassium from the body. Therefore, most cases of hyperkalemia are caused by disorders that reduce the kidneys' ability to excrete potassium.
Avatar m tn Sorry you wife took a turn for the worse and had to be admitted. Here is a link to some information on high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperkalemia-causes-symptoms-treatments Quote: "If you have hyperkalemia, you have too much potassium in your blood. The body needs a delicate balance of potassium to help the heart and other muscles work properly.
88793 tn?1290227177 (Atacand is belongs to the group of ARB). My GP agreed that. My GP also said many and most of the diabetes patient also on that. Atacand is for the prevention of kidney failure. I just wish to know is that true? Are you all diabetes sufferers on ARB or Atacand? What is your doctor said?
744427 tn?1239379163 As for hyperkalemia, this can be life threatening if it is extremely high and needs to be treated promptly. Please let us know how you make out with your Dr's appt.
Avatar f tn Except for hyperkalemia, T wave abnormality alone is not diagnostic of any particular condition. There is no connection to MS. Additionally a "T" wave abnormality requires supporting evidence with other tests and relevant signs and symptoms. You shouldn't be too concerned about a EKG test as it is often false positive...it is only a tool for further dx. Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions you are welcome to respond. take care.
1260320 tn?1270394906 Benicar keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Benicar HCT has a diuretic included as well. I have been fortunate, Benicar has worked from the first day I took it and works well still today. My 90 day average BP is 108/67 down from 135/85 when I started. I have had no side effects as well, the best of both worlds!
Avatar n tn My 7 week old daughter, who was born five weeks premature has been having issues with hyperkalemia. Her pediatrician and the kidney specialist she had been consulting with order more labs and an ekg at our local childrens hospital. Today I got a voicemail saying that the potassium levels had went down, but all the other labs like the cretin check where abnormal and she was waiting to her from the kidney specialist. She also said that her ekg was abnormal.
Avatar f tn My tingling/numbness sensation has come full force with my hands and feet, arms and legs. Coupled with a sick feeling in my stomach and major dizziness. I really want some suggestions. I feel like the doctors think I am crazy. All the tests have come back "normal" yet I feel awful! I go back to my internist, rheum, and neurologist next week....what should I keep pressing them to do? Tests?
Avatar f tn Hi, I'm new here I just had an ECG done and it say left axis deviation, is this serious in worried sick. I'm female 29 years and have recently had palpitations. Has anyone else had this on there ECG was it serious?
Avatar f tn I have a handout that Cleveland Clinic gave me from their syncope clinic that recommends 5g (=5000 mg) sodium/day so that's what I aim for, though I don't use tablets or anything, I just salt load in my diet (hello, soy sauce! haha). For potassium, I'm in the same boat as halbashes and I'm on Rx Potassium supplementation.
16467414 tn?1448304929 Too much potassium is called Hyperkalemia and it can be extremely deadly if not treated. I am trying to come off Atenolol after 7 years and a few weeks ago a doctor put me on Losartan Potassium and did not tell me that though I asked if I should avoid anything. I found out what Hyperkalemia does to you the hard way. It can kill you if levels are very high, almost did me in! Symptoms of it are muscle fatigue, weakness, paralysis, abnormal heart rhythms, and nausea.
Avatar m tn T-wave abnormalities requires further evidence and except for hyperkalemia (electrolyte) the T-wave alone is not a diagnostic of any medical issues. Conditions to be considered with T-waves will usually be abnormal in ventricular hypertrophy, LBBB, chronic pericarditis, and in electrolyte abnormality. Whether to see a cardiologist would depend on whether you have any supporting symptoms, health history, family history of cardiac disease, etc.
254714 tn?1316613355 It is clinically important if ST segment is elevated or depressed as it can be a sign of ischemia (diminished blood/oxygen supply) and hyperkalemia (excessive potassium). The ST segment is important because it can show whether ischemia or infarct is present. In general, an ST segment depression (greater than 1mm) indicates ischemia while elevation (greater than 1mm) generally indicates infarction. This is applicable to an EKG with 12 leads.
Avatar n tn she also got blood work done for signs of fatigue (showed up months before this incident) and her chloride and potassium levels were well above healthy. could this contribute to her period being late? please let me know, thanks.
Avatar f tn i had my blood took for an iron and potassium check cause they are usally low the said this time they was elavated whats this mean and is it serious I go back in two weeks to have checked again what can they do for it
Avatar f tn Hi, I am not sure where to turn so here I am after much looking on Google. Nice to meet all of you! My name is Stephanie, and I am 38 years young. I do not have a history of anything, but I am not an extremely active person. I would say I am in good health. Well, last Saturday after eating way too many Cheese puffs (I know stupid, eh?), I developed a really strange arrhythmia. I have had that feeling before that my heart skipped a beat but rarely. This is way different!
Avatar m tn Hey have been sent to my local hospital for my second ECG. Was given the results and told to give them to my GP. Of course being 18 I could only help to look at the results and photocopy them. Just wondering what you guys think of these results: First ECG Normal Sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia Nonspecific intraventricular conduction delay Borderline ECG After that first ECG I was sent back and told to get another one done.
449588 tn?1206421408 What is PRT axis? ECG said abnormal and a mention of twaves. Any response of what this means would be helpful!