<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the factors that lead to hyperkalemia?  <response>: <reason> Hyperkalemia is an elevated blood level above 5.1 mmolL of the electrolyte potassium. . Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias. Hyperkalemia can be caused by reasons that include increased uptake, extracellular shift, tissue breakdown and impaired excretion from the body. 