Serious side effects are more likely to occur when taking high doses, particularly in people with certain health conditions like kidney disease or take medications that affect potassium levels.

In a retrospective cohort study, hyperkalemia occurred in 1 in 10 women older than 45 years who were prescribed spironolactone for dermatologic conditions, with the highest risk among those older than ...

Acute renal failure (ARF) is one of the most common complications of leptospirosis although the causal mechanisms are still unclear. Diverse mechanisms are implicated in leptospiral nephropathy and ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess electrolyte disorders among patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke (IS) in the University Hospitals (UHs) of Ouagadougou. Methods: ...

A new risk model may help identify which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes are more likely to develop hyperkalemia, granting physicians more confidence in prescribing medications ...

If you have hyperkalemia, you’ve got high potassium levels in your bloodstream. Kidney disease is one possible cause. But certain medicines can make your potassium levels rise, too. Medicines that ...

If you have hyperkalemia, or too much potassium in your blood, you may find mealtimes challenging. It can be especially hard when you eat out. But you don’t have to let your dietary needs get in the ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AccurKardia, an innovator in ECG-based diagnostics technology, has announced that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Case Presentation: A 98-year-old female with hypertension, atrial fibrillation on Metoprolol succinate 100 mg daily, and stage 3a chronic kidney disease presented to the emergency department with ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its annual list of causes of death in the U.S. The leading cause of death has changed in recent years. COVID-19 has plummeted to No.10 ...