Hypokalemic periodic paralysis – the importance of patient education
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by altered transport of cellular potassium that leads to significant muscle weakness of the extremities. Paralytic attacks are induced by a drop in the serum potassium level and they have been associated with specific tri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2019-0004 |