Hyperkalamia is a state in which the level of potassium in the blood exceeds a safe level.

There are several causes for this, a common one being kidney disease.

Sustained high blood potassium can be dangerous as it can predispose someone to develop dangerous abnormal cardiac rhythms.

Among the treatments used to address hyperkalaemia is to administer intravenous insulin with glucose to promote the cellular uptake of potassium.

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