Hyperkalemia-induced accelerated idioventricular rhythm in a patient with acute renal failure

Ren Fail. 2012;34(4):543-4. doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2011.653752. Epub 2012 Jan 20.

Abstract

Electrolyte disorders can alter cardiac ionic currents and depending on the changes can promote proarrhythmic effects. Potassium (K(+)) is the most common intracellular cation related to arrhythmic disorders. Hyperkalemia is mainly seen in the setting of impaired renal function. Severe hyperkalemia may lead to rhythm disorders. Herein, we report a patient with accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR) due to hyperkalemia, which was successfully treated with glucose-insulin (GI) infusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm / etiology*
  • Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm / physiopathology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / blood
  • Acute Kidney Injury / complications*
  • Aged
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / blood
  • Hyperkalemia / complications*
  • Hyperkalemia / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Potassium / blood*

Substances

  • Potassium