A physiologic-based approach to the treatment of acute hyperkalemia.
Hyperkalemia is a common and potentially lethal disorder. Given its variable presentation, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease. The present case highlights key physiologic mechanisms in the development of hyperkalemia and provides an outline for emergent treatment. In this context, we discuss specific mechanisms of action of available treatments of hyperkalemia.
Shingarev
Roman
R
Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. roman@uab.edu
Allon
Michael
M
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology