Potassium Abnormalities Increase Risk of Hospital Visits in Advanced CKD
Investigators found the highest risks of short-term hospital and emergency department visits among patients with very low and very high serum potassium levels.
Hyperkalemia
HYPERKALEMIA
Mixing Patiromer With Juices Does Not Impair Potassium-Binding Capacity
The FDA already approved apple or cranberry juice as alternatives for suspension.
Hyperkalemia Common, Detrimental Among Older Adults in Care Facilities
In a study of Medicare beneficiaries who had longer-term care, the risk for hospitalization was 81% higher for patients with vs without hyperkalemia.
Potassium Binder May Also Lower Phosphate Levels in CKD
Patiromer may be another therapeutic option for patients with both hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia.
Study IDs Predictors of Emergency Hyperkalemia in HD Population
Ambulance use is more than 20-fold higher among the dialysis than general population, according to investigators.
Hyperkalemia Tied With Decline in Residual Kidney Function in Dialysis
A mediation analysis was also conducted to analyze the degree to which kidney decline contributes to potassium-related mortality.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Ups Risk for Fatal Gastrointestinal Injury in HD
New data from DOPPS support previous studies finding higher risk for gastrointestinal injury after use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Medical Management May Be Sufficient for Hyperkalemia
Nationally standardized treatment algorithms for hyperkalemia should be developed, according to investigators.
Hyperkalemia Recurrence Risk Higher in Certain Groups
Understanding predictors of recurrent hyperkalemia may help health care providers provide a more individualized approach to hyperkalemia management.
Low, High Predialysis Potassium Increases Death Risk
In a study of 1117 patients new to hemodialysis, investigators observed an increased 6-month mortality risk associated with low and high predialysis potassium levels.
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