Hyperkalemia Center - Mount Vernon, NYMount Vernon Internist Doctors for HyperkalemiaType of Physician: Internist What is a Internist? A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists. Specialty: Internal Medicine Common Name: Internist Doctors in Mount Vernon *![]() Dhansukh Patel MD ![]() Susan M Santry & Valneo M Buttari MDs ![]() Susan M Santry & Valneo M Buttari MDs ![]() Mahdi S Abdullah MD ![]() Francis O Agbonkpolo MD ![]() Keith S Edwards MD ![]() Elkind Headache Ctr ![]() Paula Greiger MD ![]() Gary Ishkanian MD ![]() Celina P John MD ![]() Bangaruraju Kolanuvada MD ![]() Eric Makolo MD ![]() Ramesh S Naik MD ![]() Mt Vernon Hospital ![]() Family Health & Wellness Center ![]() Family Health & Wellness Center ![]() Silburn W Thomas MD ![]() Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center ![]() Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center ![]() Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center ![]() Manzoor Bhatti MD ![]() Steve DiCairano MD & Michael Contillo MD ![]() Steve DiCairano MD & Michael Contillo MD ![]() Mary E Eskridge MD ![]() Frank Polcari MD ![]() Sundaram & Sunita Ravikumar MDs ![]() Gerald I Yudell MD ![]() Andres C Antonio MD ![]() Gary C Guerrino MD PC ![]() Keng-Jong Chung MD ![]() Keng-Jong Chung MD ![]() Valmof Gilead MD ![]() John Schirripa MD/David Tang MD ![]() John Schirripa MD/David Tang MD ![]() Robert Athans MD ![]() Metropolitan NY Medicine&Infectious Diseases ![]() Lawrence B Annes MD ![]() Ahmed Asif MD ![]() Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center ![]() Braulio Flores MD ![]() Dial Hewlett MD ![]() Ellen Isaacs MD ![]() Martin Lebofsky MD ![]() Thomas Miltana MD ![]() Muhammed Naeem MD ![]() Muhammed Naeem MD ![]() Lawrence F Neshiwat MD ![]() Brooke Nevins MD ![]() Muhammed Naeem MD ![]() Muhammed Naeem MD ![]() Brenda Sullivan MD ![]() Manuel G Tejera MD ![]() D Anne Galloway MD ![]() Stephen L Huang MD ![]() Erika S Krauss MD ![]() Bento R Mascarenhas MD ![]() Eduardo Saponara MD ![]() Annmarie Baldanti MD ![]() Laurence Hospital ![]() Natural Life Medical Center ![]() Concourse Cardiology Associates ![]() Concourse Cardiology Associates ![]() Nobuko Sera Kingsley MD ![]() Drs Ridge & Page ![]() Mark Sandigursky MD ![]() Drs Benda & Taddeo ![]() Louis P Caragine MD ![]() Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine ![]() Ariaratnam Gobikrishna MD ![]() Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine ![]() Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine ![]() Vijay V Khatiwala MD ![]() Leonard A Powell MD ![]() Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine ![]() Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine ![]() Montefiore Medical Group ![]() Haroutiun C Avedissian MD ![]() Montefiore Medical Center North Division ![]() Montefiore Medical Center North Division ![]() Montefiore Medical Center North Division ![]() Montefiore Medical Center North Division ![]() Haroutiun C Avedissian MD ![]() Montefiore Medical Group ![]() Montefiore Medical Group ![]() Montefiore Medical Group ![]() Joseph Walters MD ![]() Westchester Primary Care Medical ![]() Westchester Primary Care Medical ![]() Henry J Katz MD ![]() Steven W Pappas MD ![]() Burt Rindfleish MD ![]() Midland Avenue Family Practice ![]() Midland Avenue Family Practice ![]() Suresh Shah MD ![]() A G Khakee MD ![]() Boston Road Health Ctr ![]() Boston Road Health Ctr ![]() Young K Ro MD ![]() Nadem Sayegh MD ![]() Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester Mount Vernon, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium)Read the Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) article » What is hyperkalemia?Hyperkalemia is common; it is diagnosed in up to 8% of hospitalized patients in the U.S. Fortunately, most patients have mild hyperkalemia (which is usually well tolerated). However, any condition causing even mild hyperkalemia should be treated to prevent progression into more severe hyperkalemia. Extremely high levels of potassium in the blood (severe hyperkalemia) can lead to cardiac arrest and death. When not recognized and treated properly, severe hyperkalemia results in a mortality rate of about 67%. Technically, hyperkalemia means an abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood. The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5-5.0 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L reflect mild hyperkalemia. Potassium levels of 6.1 mEq/L to 7.0 mEq/L are moderate hyperkalemia, and levels above 7 mEq/L are severe hyperkalemia.
How does hyperkalemia affect the body?Potassium is critical for the normal functioning of the muscles, heart, and nerves. It plays an important role in controlling activity of smooth muscle (such as the muscle found in the digestive tract) and skeletal muscle (muscles of the extremities and torso), as well as the muscles of the heart. It is also important for normal transmission of electrical signals throughout the nervous system within the body. Normal blood levels of potassium are critical for maintaining normal heart electrical rhythm. Both low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) and high blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia) can lead to abnormal heart rhythms. The most important clinical effect of hyperkalemia is related to electrical rhythm of the heart. While mild hyperkalemia probably has a limited effect on the heart, moderate hyperkalemia can produce EKG changes (EKG is an electrical reading of the heart muscles), and severe hyperkalemia can caus... Recommended Reading Related to Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium)What are electrolytes?Chemically, electrolytes are substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity. Electrolytes are present in the human body, and the balance of the electrolytes in our bodies is essential for normal function of our cells and our organs. Common electrolytes that are measured by doctors with blood testing include sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. The functions and normal range values for these electrolytes are described below.
SodiumSodium is the major positive ion (cation) in fluid outside of cells. The chemical notation for sodium is Na+. When combined with chloride, the resulting substance is table salt. Excess sodium (such as that obtained from dietary sources) is excreted in the urine. Sodium regulates the total amount of water in the body and the transmission of sodium into and out of individual cells also plays a role in critical body funct... Other Related Hyperkalemia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Mount Vernon
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