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

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.