Prognostic Implications of Urinary Potassium to Creatinine Ratio in Patients with Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cohort Study

Although a low or high serum potassium level in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with worsening renal function and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, urinary potassium excretion has been found to predict adverse health outcomes with conflicting results. We conducted a cohort study to determine whether urinary potassium to creatinine (K/Cr) ratio is an independent risk for further deterioration in renal function or increased CVD events.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research