Oesophageal obstruction and ulceration caused by oral potassium therapy

Br Heart J. 1970 Mar;32(2):267-8. doi: 10.1136/hrt.32.2.267.

Abstract

A case is described of oesophageal ulceration and hold up following oral potassium therapy. The patient had recently undergone mitral valve replacement.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Esophageal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Potassium / administration & dosage
  • Potassium / adverse effects*
  • Radiography
  • Ulcer / chemically induced
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Diuretics
  • Potassium