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Severe Hyperkalemia Masquerading as Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report.
Zahra Bahrami1, Marzieh Salimi1, Vahid Reza Ostovan1
1Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
|November 16, 2022
Summary
Severe hyperkalemia can mimic acute ischemic stroke, presenting with neurological symptoms like weakness and slurred speech. Prompt recognition and management of hyperkalemia are crucial for symptom resolution.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Severe hyperkalemia typically manifests with cardiac or neurological symptoms.
- Acute ischemic stroke is a common neurological emergency requiring prompt treatment.

