Prevalence and Management of Hypokalemia in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Qatar

Introduction. Hypokalemia is common in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). It is associated with increased cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Treatment usually includes oral potassium supplements, which are poorly tolerated. Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence of hypokalemia in PD...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Hamad, Mohammed Ezzat Hussain, Shaza Elsanousi, Hanaa Ahmed, Luzvi Navalta, Vimala Lonappan, Fadwa Alali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1875358
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