Hyperkalemia

Potassium Chloride Supplements May Up Hyperkalemia Risk in CKD

Publish Date June 3, 2022

Salt substitutes commonly contain potassium chloride.

Finerenone Beneficial in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Publish Date May 24, 2022

Investigators performed a subgroup analysis of patients in the phase 3 FIDELIO-DKD and FIGARO-DKD clinical trials comparing finerenone with placebo in patients with CKD and type 2 diabetes.

RAASi Dose Reduction, Discontinuation in CKD Common After Hyperkalemia

Publish Date April 12, 2022

In a study of patients with CKD and/or heart failure on RAASi therapy, the proportion of patients who received dose reductions or had therapy discontinued after new-onset hyperkalemia increased with hyperkalemia severity.

Hyperkalemia Risk Varies Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Publish Date April 8, 2022

Investigators sought to distinguish the underlying cause of hyperkalemia after solid organ transplantation, whether from medications or organ dysfunction.

Hyperkalemia, Metabolic Acidosis Occur at Higher eGFRs in Sickle Cell Disease

Publish Date March 16, 2022

Individuals with sickle cell disease tend to have an elevated estimated glomerular filtration rate compared with the general population, investigators noted.

Patiromer May Be Effective for Acute Hyperkalemia

Publish Date February 17, 2022

Only a single dose of the potassium binder was used in 82.3% of encounters for acute hyperkalemia.

Urgent Hemodialysis Feasible for Perioperative Hyperkalemia in PTx Cases

Publish Date February 7, 2022

Perioperative management of serum potassium levels is crucial in patients with kidney failure undergoing parathyroidectomy.

Stopping RAAS Inhibitors Due to Hyperkalemia Leads to Adverse Outcomes in CKD

Publish Date February 2, 2022

Findings from the observational study indicate that the benefits of continuing RAAS inhibitor use outweigh the risks in patients with nondialysis chronic kidney disease.

Potassium Abnormalities Increase Risk of Hospital Visits in Advanced CKD

Publish Date January 26, 2022

Investigators found the highest risks of short-term hospital and emergency department visits among patients with very low and very high serum potassium levels.

Mixing Patiromer With Juices Does Not Impair Potassium-Binding Capacity

Publish Date November 29, 2021

The FDA already approved apple or cranberry juice as alternatives for suspension.