First- and second-generation potassium binders reduced potassium levels in a Swedish cohort of patients, despite premature adjustments to renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors ...

Among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who begin therapy with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASIs), elevated levels of serum creatinine and potassium are not ...

Two novel potassium-lowering agents that could be approved by the FDA in the near future for the treatment of hyperkalemia may be beneficial for patients with HF in several ways, experts told ...

Elevated potassium levels are common in CKD and heart failure, and are often exacerbated by the mainstay of therapy, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibition.

Among 7875 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and/or heart failure who experienced new-onset hyperkalemia (75% had serum potassium 5.0 to 5.4mEq/L), 15% discontinued RAAS inhibitors within ...

High potassium levels associated with the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors limit their use in CKD patients. Novel agents introduced recently for managing hyperkalemia in ...

ACE inhibitors work by interfering with the body's renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and are used to treat a variety of ... or high potassium levels. Angiotensinogen, synthesized in ...

Many factors may contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes. This includes low potassium levels. Find out why this is and what you can do to prevent it.

Symptoms of potassium deficiency, or hypokalemia, can include constipation, kidney problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, and heart issues. Poor diet, illnesses that cause severe vomiting or diarrhea ...

Potassium is vital for maintaining normal levels of fluid inside your cells. ... (Midamor), eplerenone (Inspra), triamterene (Dyrenium), ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers, ...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril ... too. But potassium-sparing diuretics are different – they make your body hold on to more potassium.