A Case of Hyperkalemia Versus Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Le, Rachel D.; Geary, Sean P.
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Introduction: Both hyperkalemia and pseudohyperkalemia occur in the emergency department. True hyperkalemia necessitates emergent treatment while pseudohyperkalemia requires recognition to prevent inappropriate treatment. It is imperative that the emergency physician (EP) have an understanding of the causes and clinical presentations of both phenomena.