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Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia / High Potassium Levels

Intake of drugs like ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, NSAIDs, certain antibiotics and immunosuppressants increase potassium levels in blood leading to hyperkalemia.

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) Identified

New Treatment for Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) Identified

A new study sheds light on treating and managing hyperkaleemia (too much potassium in the blood). Hyperkalemia may cause respiratory muscle weakness.

Plant-Based Diet is Not Linked to Hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

Plant-Based Diet is Not Linked to Hyperkalemia in CKD Patients

Hyperkalemia generally experienced in CKD patients. It was previously known that a plant-based diet rich in potassium was linked to HK. A recent study shows no link between a plant-based diet and HK.

Rapid Correction of Hyperkalemia Reduces Mortality by Half

Rapid Correction of Hyperkalemia Reduces Mortality by Half

Quickly correcting high potassium levels, a condition called hyperkalemia, in emergency department patients cuts death risk in that population by half, reports a new study.

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Simple Saliva test Detects the Recent Intake of Drug 'Spice'

Simple Saliva test Detects the Recent Intake of Drug 'Spice'

The simple five-minute test could help health professionals diagnose and treat patients who have taken the synthetic drug.

High Potassium Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Reduced Using Investigational Drug

High Potassium Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Reduced Using Investigational Drug

A recent research reveals that investigational drug patiromer help maintain normal potassium levels and decreased high potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Zirconium Cyclosilicate Lowers High Potassium Levels Associated With Potentially Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmias

Zirconium Cyclosilicate Lowers High Potassium Levels Associated With Potentially Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmias

Mikhail Kosiborod, M.D., of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, and colleagues evaluated the safety and efficacy of the drug zirconium cyclosilicate in hyperkalemia (higher than normal potassium levels) patients.

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Rare Kidney Disease Points Out How Salt, Potassium Levels Are Moderated

Rare Kidney Disease Points Out How Salt, Potassium Levels Are Moderated

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a key risk factor for heart disease and strikes one billion people.

Link Between Blood Potassium Levels After Heart Attack and Risk of In-Hospital Mortality Probed

Link Between Blood Potassium Levels After Heart Attack and Risk of In-Hospital Mortality Probed

Study says blood potassium levels of between 3.5 and less than 4.5 mEq/L (milliEquivalents per liter) after heart attack reduces mortality risk

High Potassium Levels Linked to Antibiotic

High Potassium Levels Linked to Antibiotic

Research indicates that older adults taking the antibiotic combination trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) are at increased risk of elevated potassium levels.

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Low Potassium Levels may Explain Diabetes Risk in High BP Patients

Low Potassium Levels may Explain Diabetes Risk in High BP Patients

Researchers suggest that drop in potassium levels caused by blood pressures drugs may help explain why people on those medicines are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

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Potassium and High Blood Pressure

Potassium and High Blood Pressure

People who substitute sodium based salt with potassium based salt or rack salt have lower blood pressure.

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