Hyperkalemia-induced accelerated idioventricular rhythm in a patient with acute renal failure.

Abstract

Electrolyte disorders can alter cardiac ionic currents and depending on the changes can promote proarrhythmic effects. Potassium (K(+)) is the most common intracellular cation related to arrhythmic disorders. Hyperkalemia is mainly seen in the setting of impaired renal function. Severe hyperkalemia may lead to rhythm disorders. Herein, we report a patient with accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR) due to hyperkalemia, which was successfully treated with glucose-insulin (GI) infusion.

• Authors: Enes Elvin Gul, Halil Ibrahim Erdogan, Oguzhan Yıldırım, Ahmet Soylu, Kjell C Nikus
• Journal: Renal failure (Ren Fail) Vol. 34 Issue 4 Pg. 543-4 ( 2012) ISSN: 1525-6049 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 22260440 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Letter)

Chemical References

• Potassium

Topics

• Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (etiology, physiopathology)
• Acute Kidney Injury (blood, complications)
• Aged
• Electrocardiography
• Humans
• Hyperkalemia (blood, complications, physiopathology)
• Male
• Potassium (blood)