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Drugs Causing Hyperkalaemia (Medical Mnemonics)

K K Sparing



B Beta Blockers
A ACEi Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
N NSAIDS Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
K K Supplements

Fig 1: ECG Changes in Hyperkalaemia
Further Reading

ECG changes in uraemia

A prolonged QT interval is due to hypocalcaemia and tall T waves to hyperkalaemia and/or acidosis, which can be caused by uraemia. The main ECG change resulting from hypocalcaemia is a long QT interval due to prolongation of the ST segment.