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Abnormalities of serum potassium are common in patients with CKD. Although hyperkalemia
is a well-recognized complication of CKD, the prevalence rates of hyperkalemia (14%-20%) …

In the general population, an increased potassium (K) intake lowers blood pressure (BP).
The effects of K have not been well-studied in individuals with chronic kidney disease …

Among patients with proteinuric chronic kidney disease (CKD), current guideline
recommendations mandate the use of agents blocking the renin angiotensin aldosterone …

Introduction Hypokalemia, including normal range values< 4 mEq/l, has been associated
with increased peritonitis and mortality in patients with peritoneal dialysis. This study sought …

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors are evidence-based treatments for
a number of conditions including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease …

Background Hypokalaemia is a side-effect of diuretics. We aimed to use machine learning to
identify features predicting hypokalaemia risk in hypertensive patients. Methods Participants …

Increasing potassium intake ameliorates blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular (CV)
prognoses in the general population; therefore the World Health Organization recommends …

Background: Subclinical changes on the electrocardiogram are risk factors for
cardiovascular mortality. Recognition and knowledge of electrolyte associations in cardiac …

Potassium-rich foods might provide many health benefits even to people who have declining
renal function. The barrier to obtaining these health benefits has long been the concern over …