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  3. 5.0.0 ELECTROLYTE ABNORMALITIES, DRUG EFFECTS AND THE LONG QT SYNDROMES
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The rapid fall in dV/dt max that occurs when the K level rises above 6.5-7.0 mM and the RMP becomes less negative than -70 mV is the reason that an increase in serum K level above 6.5-7.0 mM is a true medical emergency requiring immediate therapy.

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