Sentences with phrase «of hyperkalemia»

In previous research, finerenone reduced albuminuria in pa ¬ tients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure, with a lower incidence of hyperkalemia (higher than normal levels of potassium in the blood) compared to another medication.

Symptoms of hyperkalemia include fatigue, muscle weakness, heart palpitations and rapid breathing, and if potassium gets high enough it can cause heart rhythm disturbances, which can disrupt blood flow enough to cause stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and clots in the lungs.

The treatment of hyperkalemia involves both the administration of drugs to remove excess potassium from the body and the stabilization of affected body organs.

Most cases of hyperkalemia are caused by disorders that reduce the kidneys» ability to get rid of potassium.

Differential diagnosis of hyperkalemia and hyponatremia in dogs and cats.

References petMD: Hyperkalemia in Dogs Ingentaconnect: Correction of Hyperkalemia in Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease Consuming Commercial Renal Therapeutic Diets by a Potassium - Reduced Home - Prepared Diet DVM360: Disorders of Potassium (Proceedings) Cornell University: Hyperkalemia

Use of these contraceptives may affect the level of potassium in blood by increasing the risk of hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium level) and arrhythmias.