G_hyperkalemia_web How much do your patients know about the dangers of high potassium levels in the body? They may know that potassium is good for you, or that you need specific levels of it in the ...

Hyperkalemia, defined as a serum potassium concentration above 5.0 mmol/L, is a frequent and potentially life-threatening complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). As glomerular filtration rate ...

As explained by the National Kidney Foundation, the goal of management of chronic hyperkalemia -- i.e., high levels of potassium in the blood -- is to prevent the development or recurrence of the ...

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 ...

While potassium is an essential nutrient, too much can be a bad thing for your health. High potassium levels can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia may be due to conditions like ...

A 63-year-old asymptomatic man has had mild hyperkalemia (5.6-6.0 mEq/L) for the past six months. His physical examination and lab work are remarkable only for an elevated cholesterol level. He is a ...