Case-Based Look at Hyperkalemia Identification, Diagnosis, and Management

Patient Case 48-Year-Old Black Man

Consultation for Better BP Control

Follow-Up a Month Later

Next Follow-Up a Month Later

Long-Term Regimen

At What Level of K+ Should One Start Getting Concerned?

Relationship Between Potassium Level and Risk of Mortality

Guidelines Recommendations Regarding RAAS Inhibitor Use Based on Serum Potassium Level

Relationship Between Potassium Level and Patient Outcome

Diuretic Support

Maintaining Euvolemia in HF

Considerations When Starting RAAS inhibitors

High-Potassium-Containing Foods

Potassium Binders

Studies Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of SZC and Patiromer

Uptake of Potassium Binders in Clinical Practice

Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Managing Hyperkalemia

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