Hypokalemia caused by surreptitious self-administration of diuretics.

Autor: Katz, Fred H., Eckert, Rosemarie C., Gebott, Michael D., Katz, F H, Eckert, R C, Gebott, M D
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Zdroj: Annals of Internal Medicine; Jan72, Vol. 76 Issue 1, p85-90, 6p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Abstrakt: Presents a study that examined a normotensive woman who had already undergone bilateral renal arteriography and renal vein catheterization for differential renim production for her continuing hypokalemia. Emergence of diuresis and other conditions; Analysis of her urine; Consideration of the possibility of self-intoxication with diuretics to attain a slim figure.
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