Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced hyperkalaemic paralysis

Authors
Dutta, D Fischler, M McClung, A
Citation
D. Dutta et al., Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced hyperkalaemic paralysis, POSTG MED J, 77(904), 2001, pp. 114-115
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00325473 → ACNP
Volume
77
Issue
904
Year of publication
2001
Pages
114 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5473(200102)77:904<114:ACEIIH>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Secondary hyperkalaemic paralysis is a rare condition often mimicking the G uillain-Barre syndrome. There have been a few case reports of hyperkalaemia caused by renal failure, trauma, and drugs where the presentation has been with muscle weakness. A case of hyperkalaemic paralysis caused by an angio tensin converting enzyme inhibitor is reported.