Non-convulsive status epilepticus possibly induced by a rapid correction of severe hyperkalemia: a case report and literature review

Non-convulsive status epilepticus possibly induced by a rapid correction of severe hyperkalemia: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Patients with chronic kidney disease frequently develop neurological complications including confusion and altered consciousness. Non-convulsive status epilepticus, which is characterized by a change in behavior and/or mental process accompanied by epileptiform discharges on elec...

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Main Authors: Saki Bussaka, Takaichi Suehiro, Koji Mitsuiki, Takato Morioka, Tadahisa Shono, Fujio Fujiki, Toshiaki Nakano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Non-convulsive status epilepticus
Hyperkalemia
Hemodialysis
Chronic kidney disease
Consciousness disturbance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03141-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03141-1

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