What is Hyperkalemia?
Hyperkalemia is an elevated blood level of the electrolyte potassium. Extreme hyperkalemia is a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia).
Who has Hyperkalemia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 14 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 0 say Hyperkalemia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 50% | Females |
|---|---|
| 50% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Hyperkalemia patients who have completed their condition history