Uncontrolled Hypertension and Hyperkalemia Related to Low Dose Daily Acetylsalicylic Acid Therapy in a Patient with Coronary Artery Disease: A Case Report
Muammer Bilici, Sevil Ilikhan, Basak Delikanli Corakci, Y. Ozturk, Fatih Yilmaz, I. Ilker Oz, Oguz Guven
article (Uluslararası, Hakemli) | Yazar(lar): Muammer Bilici, Sevil Ilikhan, Basak Delikanli Corakci, Y. Ozturk, Fatih Yilmaz, I. Ilker Oz, Oguz Guven | Yıl: 2018 | Dergi/Kurum: TURKISH NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS AND TRANSPLANTATION JOURNAL | İndeks: WOS.ESCI | DOI: 10.5262/tndt.2018.2662 | Anahtar Kelimeler: Hypertension, Hy
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a member of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Thus, it can cause side effects such as fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances through the enzyme cyclooxygenases (COX 1-2). Despite the wide use of ASA and its general good safety profile, sensitivity to ASA should be kept in mind. Here, we reported a patient who presented with hypertension and hyperkalemia after low dose ASA treatment.