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. 1985 Aug 30;56(6):3D-9D.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9149(85)91107-5.

Hypokalemia from beta 2-receptor stimulation by circulating epinephrine

M J Brown

Hypokalemia from beta 2-receptor stimulation by circulating epinephrine

M J Brown. Am J Cardiol. .

Abstract

Beta 2-receptor stimulation is required for catecholamine-induced hypokalemia to occur. This hypokalemia is not mediated by insulin, renin or aldosterone. Catecholamine-induced hypokalemia can be prevented by selective beta 2 blockade, which does not abolish the inotropic effect of epinephrine.

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