Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis of Hypokalemia: BAD LOAD
Barter’s, Conn’s syndrome (hyperaldosteronism)
Alkalosis
Diuretics
Laxative abuse
Other cause, e.g. insulin overdose
Acute glucose load
Diarrhea
Related reading
Among patients with AMI, the lowest mortality was observed with potassium levels between 3.5 and 4.5 mEq/L. JAMA, 2012.
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