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Time-related serum potassium and plasma cortisol changes after prednisone and potassium supplementation.
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Routine laboratory and endocrinology tests revealed mild liver dysfunction (AST 57 IU/L, ALT 68 IU/L) and decreased levels of potassium 2.1 mEq/l and cortisol 3.0pg/ml (Figure 1).
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(a) Time-related plasma cortisol and plasma aldosterone changes after prednisone and potassium supplementation. (b) Time-related serum potassium and plasma cortisol changes after prednisone and potassium supplementation.
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His blood pressure was 110/73 and laboratory and endocrinology findings revealed decreased levels of potassium 1.7 mEq/l and cortisol 2.9 pg/ml and elevated levels of ACTH 61.4 pg/ml (Figures 2(a) and 2(b)).