A study on clinical features and ECG changes in patients with hypokalemia in Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences

Authors

  • Nagama llika Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine,Maheshwara Medical College,Patancheru, Telangana, India
  • K. Sureka Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, KIMS,Amalapuram,Andhra Pradesh, India
  • K. Venkatanand Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine,KIMS,Amalapuram,Andhra Pradesh, India
  • M.B.R. Sarma HOD, Department of General Medicine General Medicine,KIMS, Amalapuram,Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Hypokalemia, Electrocardiogram, Arrhythmia.

Abstract

Background :Hypokalemia is one of the commonly encountered electrolyte disturbances, and has the potential to increase the risk of arrhythmia.
Aim of the study :To study clinical features and ECG(Electrocardiogram) changes in 50 pts of hypokalemia in ICU at Konaseema institute of medical sciences, Amalapuram.Materials and Methods: Prospective study was conducted on 50 patients with hypokalemia for duration of 2 years. 12 lead Electrocardiogram was done in all 50 patients with hypokalemia and observations were recorded.Results :In the present study in hypokalemia cases , most common ECG finding was,decrease in T wave height. ST depression & T wave inversion and prominent u wave. Conclusion: Hypokalemia could be studied easily by medical history and treated accordingly. Difficult cases of hypokalemia should be studied systematically to identify cause so that long term treatment can be applied.

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Published

2021-04-14

How to Cite

llika, N., Sureka, K., Venkatanand, K., & Sarma, M. (2021). A study on clinical features and ECG changes in patients with hypokalemia in Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(7), 192–195. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/1354