Differential diagnosis, investigations and treatment
In relation to the differential diagnosis of electrocardiographic alterations caused by severe hypokalemia, certain pathologies with similar electrocardiographic findings have been described5. These include:
After performing an exhaustive interrogatory and a complete laboratory test, these conditions were ruled out in our case. Consequently, it is crucial to keep in mind that, in addition to the ECG, the differential diagnosis should always be supported by a thorough clinical evaluation that includes the patient’s medical history, physical examination, and laboratory results.