# The Association Between Hyperkalemia, Necrotic Bowel, and Cardiac Arrest Episodes: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report explores how hyperkalemia and necrotic bowel can lead to cardiac arrest, especially in patients undergoing chest or abdomen surgeries.

## Contribution

The report provides new insights into the link between hyperkalemia, necrotic bowel, and cardiac arrest episodes in surgical patients.

## Key findings

- Hyperkalemia can significantly lower heart rate and trigger cardiac arrest.
- Necrotic bowel conditions may contribute to cardiac complications.
- Patients with baseline cardiac issues are at higher risk for cardiac arrest episodes.

## Abstract

This case report presented the details of the case and outcomes of the relevant literature review to offer insights into how hyperkalemia triggers cardiac arrest and the resuscitation rate of patients with hyperkalemia. This report discusses how conditions such as hyperkalemia and necrotic bowel can lower patients' heart rate, with regard to patients' baseline cardiac condition. This report also justifies the possibility of patients experiencing cardiac arrest episodes before and after chest/abdomen surgeries.