Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2014 Nov-Dec;27(6):571-6.
doi: 10.1111/sdi.12272. Epub 2014 Jul 8.

Hyperkalemia in hemodialysis patients

Affiliations
Review

Hyperkalemia in hemodialysis patients

Antonello Pani et al. Semin Dial. 2014 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Hyperkalemia contributes significantly to high mortality among ESRD patients. Excess intake and inadequate removal are the most common etiologies in HD patients. Although dialysis is the definitive treatment, classical medical therapy must be employed as a temporizing measure to acutely lower serum potassium. Reducing potassium intake through dietetic/nutritional support is critical to reducing the K+ load in ESRD patients and preventing this condition.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

Cited by

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources