Serum Potassium, End-Stage Renal Disease and Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease.

CONCLUSION: In patients with stage 3-4 CKD, serum potassium levels <4.0 and >5.0 mmol/l are associated with higher mortality but not with ESRD. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - July 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nakhoul GN, Huang H, Arrigain S, Jolly SE, Schold JD, Nally JV, Navaneethan SD Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research