Potassium in Human Health / / edited by Jie Tang

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910633979403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : , : IntechOpen, , 2022
• ISBN: 1-78985-732-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (108 pages)
• Collana: Physiology
• Disciplina: 016.59112
• Soggetti: Potassium - Physiological effect
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Introductory Chapter: Potassium in Human Health -- 2. Potassium Homeostasis -- 3. Potassium Derangements: A Pathophysiological Review, Diagnostic Approach, and Clinical Management -- 4. Potassium and Cardiac Surgery -- 5. Potassium in Solid Cancers.
• Sommario/riassunto: This is an introductory book on the role of potassium in health, physiology of potassium homeostasis, diagnostic approach to potassium derangement, and clinical management of potassium disorders. It is a concise, easy-to-read reference for students in the health professions, mid-level providers, house staff trainees, and clinicians.