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Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperkalemia: New Approaches to Solving an Old Problem

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article summarizes the current understanding of the causes and mechanisms of hyperkalemia, the most common electrolyte imbalance in patients with a therapeutic profile. The causes of hyperkalemia may be due to increased intake of potassium, impaired renal excretion, and its release from cells. Hyperkalemia entails a high risk of death from arrhythmias, and therefore even a slight increase in serum potassium levels requires its correction. The article discusses international algorithms for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic hyperkalemia.

Source: Journal of the Grodno State Medical University

DOI: 10.25298/2221-8785-2025-23-4-377-382

Authors: N. A. Krainiaya, V. A. Snezhitskiy

Institutions: Grodno State Medical University, Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Cardiology

Language: English

Topic: Potassium and Related Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414157357

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