Potassium is the most abundant cation in the intracellular fluid, and maintaining the proper
distribution of potassium across the cell membrane is critical for normal cell function. Long …

Purpose To review the mechanisms of action, expected efficacy and side effects of strategies
to control hyperkalemia in acutely ill patients. Methods We searched MEDLINE and …

Potassium disorders are common in patients with kidney disease, particularly in patients
with tubular disorders and low glomerular filtration rate. A multidisciplinary group of …

Potassium is the most abundant cation in the intracellular fluid and it plays a vital role in the
maintenance of normal cell functions. Thus, potassium homeostasis across the cell …

Treatment options for hyperkalemia have not changed much since the introduction of the
cation exchange resin, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Covis Pharmaceuticals …

Background Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte disorder that can result in morbidity and
mortality if not managed appropriately. Objectives This review evaluates the classic …

Background and Objectives Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte disorder that can result in
fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Despite the importance of insulin as a lifesaving intervention in the …

The role of aldosterone in regulating K+ excretion in the distal nephron is well established in
kidney physiology. In addition to effects on the kidney, aldosterone modulates K+ and Na+ …

The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) began in 1949 with the goal of defining the
epidemiology of hypertensive or arteriosclerotic heart disease in the population of …

Background Hypoglycemia is a serious complication following the administration of insulin
for hyperkalemia. We determined the incidence of hypoglycemia and severe hypoglycemia …