Determining the Origin of Hypokalemic Paralysis

Submitted by deb on Tue, 06/28/2011 – 05:30 Using the Transtubular Potassium Concentration Gradient to Determine the Origin of Hypokalemic Paralysis Many patients with hypokalemic paralysis live in diagnostic limbo for years without appropriate testing and therapy. Since time is muscle in the channelopathies, patients need speedy diagnosis and treatment. Repeated studies have shown that the transtubular potassium…

Chart Comparing Periodic Paralyses

Submitted by deb on Sat, 07/02/2011 – 20:58 This chart allows comparison of the forms of primary periodic paralysis, symptoms, clinical and cardiac signs, effect of potassium, triggers and therapies.  Form Effect of K+ Age at onset Triggers Relieves Attack Length Myotonia? Hypertrophy Weakness between attacks EKG during attacks Therapies Thyrotoxic HypoKalemic Periodic Paralysis  Relieves weakness At…