What Is The Pathophysiology Of Hypokalemia?
Definition Hypokalemia is a lower-than-normal amount of potassium in the blood. Alternative Names Potassium – low; Low blood potassium Causes, incidence, and risk factors Potassium is needed for cells, especially nerve and muscle cells, to function properly. You get potassium through food. The kidneys remove excess potassium in the urine to keep a proper balance of the mineral in the body. Hypokalemia is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the level of potassium in the…
