Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte disorder, which in serious cases can be life threatening. In this Review, Unwin and colleagues provide an overview of the pathophysiology of hypokalemia and describe the distribution of potassium (K+) ions in the body and renal and extrarenal causes of K+loss. The authors also discuss the management of hypokalemia in clinical practice.
- Robert J. Unwin
- Friedrich C. Luft
- David G. Shirley
