"Hypokalemia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood. It may result from potassium loss by renal secretion or by the gastrointestinal route, as by vomiting or diarrhea. It may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnormalities (depression of the T wave and elevation of the U wave), by renal disease, and by gastrointestinal disorders. (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D007008
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C18.452.950.565
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| Concept/Terms |
Hypokalemia- Hypokalemia
- Hypokalemias
- Hypopotassemia
- Hypopotassemias
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hypokalemia" by people in Profiles.
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A Unique Case of COVID-19-related Acute Coronary Thrombosis Complicated by Severe Hypokalemia. Mil Med. 2021 08 28; 186(9-10):e1053-e1057.
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Epidemiology, prognosis and management of potassium disorders in Covid-19. Rev Med Virol. 2022 01; 32(1):e2262.
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Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances in COVID-19 and Their Complications. Biomed Res Int. 2021; 2021:6667047.
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[Acute myocardial infarction and severe hypokalaemia due to liquorice consumption during COVID-19 confinement]. Hipertens Riesgo Vasc. 2021 Jul-Sep; 38(3):e10-e12.
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Clinical characteristics, management and health related quality of life in young to middle age adults with COVID-19. BMC Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 01; 21(1):134.
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Electrolyte imbalance in COVID-19 patients admitted to the Emergency Department: a case-control study. Intern Emerg Med. 2021 10; 16(7):1945-1950.
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Hypokalemia in Patients with COVID-19. Clin Exp Nephrol. 2021 Apr; 25(4):401-409.
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Safety profile of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin combined treatment in COVID-19 patients. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2021 Jan; 57(1):106236.
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Clinical efficacy and safety profile of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin against COVID-19. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2021 Jan; 57(1):106242.
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Safety and Efficacy of Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2021; 24:237-245.