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.

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.

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