Long-term mortality and trajectory of potassium measurements following an episode of acute severe hyperkalaemia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperkalaemia is a common condition in patients with comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or congestive heart failure (HF). Moreover, severe hyperkalaemia is a potentially life-threatening condition that is associated with a higher risk of adverse clinical events such as ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Currently, data regarding the prognostic implications of chronic hyperkalaemia are available; however, information about the long-term clinical consequences after an episode of severe hyperkalaemia remains scarce. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between the trajectory of potassium measurements in patients with acute hyperkalaemia and long-term all-cause mortality.

Methods

This is a retrospective observation

SUBMITTER: Gorriz JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8875445 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature