Is an elevated blood level of the electrolyte potassium.
High concentration of potassium in the blood.
Excessive amount of potassium in the blood usually caused by inadequate excretion of potassium or the shift of potassium from tissues.
A greater than normal amount of potassium in the blood.
Higher than normal concentration of potassium in the blood.
Excessive levels of potassium (>5 mmol/L) in blood.
Higher than normal potassium levels in the blood, with symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, muscle weakness and, if severe, heart abnormalities; occurs in kidney failure and sometimes as an adverse effect following diuretic use.
The presence in the blood of an abnormally high concentration of potassium.
An excessive amount of potassium in the blood.
Elevated potassium levels in the blood, known as hyperkalemia, indicate an abnormal condition.