Excessive concentration of potassium in the blood.

A potassium level above 5.0mmol/L. Leads to few symptoms but high risk of cardiac arrhtyhmias and cardiac arrest. Causes include Potassium sparing diuretics, potassium therapy, Addison's disease, Rhabdomyolysis, Acidosis, renal failure, ACE inhibitors, Pseudohyperkalaemia and massive blood transfusion. Close this window

Excessive amount of potassium in the blood.