physicians must be aware of clinical circumstances that may promote the development of hyperkalemia The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) has a pathogenetic role in several edematous ...

Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmia, and thus recognizing related patterns on the ECG is crucial. The ECG findings of hyperkalemia change as the potassium level increases, from ...

The drug can sometimes cause life-threatening hyperkalemia, however, when used in combination with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (which are also indicated for heart failure).