2024 Clinician Corner - A rare cause of hypokalemia

Abstract

Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte derangement seen in the inpatient setting, often with multiple plausible explanations. However, for patients with nonobvious causes, obtaining a more thorough history, including dietary history, can yield valuable insight and clues to guide clinicians in their evaluation.


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The planners and authors for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Consent was obtained from the patient to publish this case report.

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  • Rina Lee, MD - Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Ambreen Merchant, MD - Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Shahbaz Ahmed, MD - Dallas Nephrology Associates, Dallas, Texas, USA

Corresponding Author:

  • Rina Lee, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 (e-mail: Rina.Lee@bswhealth.org)

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance

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