A 45-year-old lady was admitted to our unit with right calf pain and a provisional diagnosis of
deep vein thrombosis (DVT). She also had type 1 diabetes, hypertension and previous …

An 85-year-old lady with type 2 diabetes mellitus of 32 years duration with peripheral
neuropathy was admitted under the vascular surgeons with extensive gangrene of her lower …

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Heparin-induced hypoaldosteronism leading to hyperkalemia is an uncommon adverse
effect. It appears as though heparin blocks an enzymatic step in the synthesis of …

Objectives To observe the variations of serum potassium level in patients receiving low-
molecular weight heparin, assess the consequent risk of hyperkalemia and evaluate the …

We have described three patients with diabetes and renal insufficiency who had
hyperkalemia during heparin therapy. These cases lend support to previous findings, and …

A 77-year-old diabetic man with a creatinine clearance of 23–27 ml/min developed
hyperkalemia while receiving heparin for peripheral arterial insufficiency. Discontinuation of …

Heparin-induced hyperkalemia Page 1 Heparin-induced hyperkalemia Thomas E. Edes, MD
Preview Because heparin sodium is used so frequently, physicians need to be aware of …

Heparin, which continues to be used widely for prophylaxis and treatment of
thromboembolism, is associated with a risk of hyperkalemia. 1 Clinicians should be aware of …

DISCUSSION: Elevation in serum potassium levels may be seen with exercise, insulin
deficiency, medications such as beta-blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors …