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Potassium Summary

Description: An element that is in the alkali group of metals. It has an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte and it plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the water-electrolyte balance.

Also Known As: Potassium Ion Level; Ion Level, Potassium; Level, Potassium Ion

Networked: 13066 relevant articles (419 outcomes, 1212 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Potassium is Relevant

  1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) : 46 outcomes 149 studies in 1227 results
  2. Hyperkalemia : 31 outcomes 42 studies in 658 results
  3. Hypokalemia : 28 outcomes 58 studies in 736 results
  4. Ischemia : 19 outcomes 57 studies in 471 results
  5. Myocardial Infarction : 18 outcomes 63 studies in 365 results
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Drugs Related to Potassium

  1. Sodium
  2. Glucose (Dextrose)
  3. Insulin (Novolin)
  4. Calcium
  5. Magnesium
  6. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
  7. Creatinine
  8. Aldosterone
  9. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
  10. Renin
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Therapies Related to Potassium

  1. Induced Heart Arrest (Cardioplegia)
  2. Intravenous Infusions
  3. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
  4. Fluid Therapy (Oral Rehydration Therapy)
  5. Adrenalectomy
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