Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2023
A 35-year-old man, who for the last 3 years has been on hemodialysis due to chronic glomerulonephritis, developed disturbances of the cardiac performance, hypotension, progressing weakness, and dyspnea. ECG shows bradycardia, 1st degree atrioventricular block, tall and sharp T-waves. The day before he had a serious break from his solid and liquid diet. What biochemical changes are the most likely cause of the described clinical presentation?
Answer options
- Hypocalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperhydration
Correct answer
Hyperkalemia
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