Ambulance use is more than 20-fold higher among the dialysis than general population, according to investigators. Emergency department hyperkalemia in the hemodialysis (HD) population can be predicted ...

Hyperkalemia treatment trends in the ED are varied and inconsistent, depending on potassium levels when patients reach the ED. Although various treatments decreased potassium over 4 hours, only ...

In a study, 74% of patients with iatrogenic hypoglycemia following insulin administration received the drug for hyperkalemia. Insulin administration to treat hyperkalemia is the most frequent ...

Quickly normalizing serum potassium levels in hyperkalemic patients visiting the emergency department (ER) might reduce their death risk, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published ...

Medically reviewed by Paria Sanaty Zadeh, PharmD Key Takeaways Serious side effects are more likely to occur when taking high ...

A new risk model may help identify which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes are more likely to develop hyperkalemia, granting physicians more confidence in prescribing medications ...

QRS interval widening appears to be highly specific for the diagnosis of hyperkalemia in patients with end-stage kidney disease. ECG changes, in general, have poor sensitivities for hyperkalemia in ...

If you have hyperkalemia, you’ve got high potassium levels in your bloodstream. Kidney disease is one possible cause. But certain medicines can make your potassium levels rise, too. Medicines that ...

Hyperkalemia is a potentially serious condition that can result in life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and is associated with an increased mortality risk. Patients older than 65 years who have an ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys. Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the blood. Damage to the kidneys can result in hyperkalemia. Diabetic ...

The mineral potassium plays an essential role in many biological processes, including exercise and reaching peak physical performance. But if you have hyperkalemia, or high levels of potassium in the ...