Severe Hyperkalemia Rare Despite Dual RAAS Blockade
Analysis of data from the HALT PKD trial showed that 0% to 0.4% of patients experienced potassium levels above 6.5 mEq/L.
Analysis of data from the HALT PKD trial showed that 0% to 0.4% of patients experienced potassium levels above 6.5 mEq/L.
Increased risk observed in the VA health system unlikely to be fully explained by disparities in access to care.
It develops in 8% of patients overall and 15.1% of patients with stage 5 CKD.
Caring for hypernatremia patients also involved greater resource consumption.
High levels of soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor are associated with an elevated CKD risk in individuals with normal eGFR.
Meta-analysis suggests a 9% decreased 5-year mortality risk associated with pre-transplant peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis.
Study shows that it increases urine volume and decreases supersaturation with stone-forming calcium salts.
Significant association found in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
AKI is independently associated with a 27% increased risk of heart failure, according to a study of hospitalized U.S. veterans.
AKI developed in 2.1% of operations and was more common after major, open, and acute surgeries.