The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hyperkalemia in the Outpatient Setting.

Chadapa Sevamontree Supreeya Jintajirapan Pran Phakdeekitcharoen Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen

Published in: International journal of nephrology (2024)

The risk factors contributing to hyperkalemia were patients with older age, DM, CKD, hemodialysis treatment, and usage of RAASi. Although the usage of RAASi is proven to be a cardiovascular advantage in the elderly, DM, and CKD patients, careful monitoring of SK is strongly advised to optimize patient care.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
middle aged
newly diagnosed
community dwelling
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
patient reported