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Hyperkalemia is the medical term for elevated potassium levels in the blood. It is a well-recognized electrolyte disturbance that can affect heart and muscle function. The condition is defined by serum potassium concentrations above the normal range, typically greater than 5.0 mmol/L. Hyperkalemia is not a legacy term but a current standard clinical diagnosis.
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