Both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia within 72 hours of admission are associated with increased hospital length of stay, according to a new meta-analysis. 1 Hugh Logan Ellis, MBBChir, with King’s College ...

A new study used plasma potassium measurements to examine the incidence of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia in patients with heart failure. Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia occurred in 24.4% and 20.3% of ...

Modifying the potassium concentration used for dialysis may decrease mortality risk among hospitalized patients with end-stage kidney disease and severe hyperkalemia, according to investigators. Low ...

Hyponatremia at Hemodialysis Initiation Increases Death Risk Investigators report a low incidence of hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia after a single dose of patiromer monotherapy. Patiromer monotherapy ...

Potassium is an important mineral that we need for normal nerve, muscle, and heart function. It also plays a role in managing blood pressure. Ideally, your body strictly controls the amount of ...