Hyperkalemia - High Potassium

Hyperkalemia: Effects of High Potassium Levels

High potassium, known as hyperkalemia, is a common electrolyte abnormality in patients with chronic kidney disease. While most of us have heard that potassium is good for us and needs to be incorporated to have a well-balanced diet, potassium actually needs to be monitored in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. What Causes Hyperkalemia? Potassium enters the body orally, through foods …