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Q: This patient had a severe electrolyte disorder (and no ischemia). Which electrolyte disorder?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B. Potassium levels was severely elevated: 7.5 mmol/L. Note the flattened P wave. The widened QRS and the abnormal repolarization.
Also compare E000560 and E000562 which were made during correction of potassium levels. E000560 clearly shows peaked T waves.