Archive for the ‘Fluid & Electrolytes’ Category

January 28, 2012

The effect of combination treatment with aliskiren and blockers of the renin-angiotensin system on hyperkalaemia and acute kidney injury: systematic review and meta-analysis

Harel Z, Gilbert C, Wald R, Bell C, Perl J, Juurlink D, Beyene J, Shah PS.   BMJ.   2012 Jan 9;344:e42

In the wake of the termination of the Altitude study, this meta-analysis identifies an increase risk of hyperkalemia but not acute kidney injury in the combination of aliskiren and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.

No Comments Posted in Chronic Kidney Disease, Fluid & Electrolytes, RAS Blockade
November 1, 2010

Management of patients with acute hyperkalemia

Elliott MJ, Ronksley PE, Clase CM, Ahmed SB, Hemmelgarn BR.   CMAJ.   2010 Oct 19;182(15):1631-5

This case-based systematic review nicely summarizes the available therapeutic options for management of acute hyperkalemia.

1 Comment Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
July 20, 2010

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole-Induced Hyperkalemia in Patients Receiving Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System: A Population-Based Study

Antoniou T, Gomes T, Juurlink DN, Loutfy MR, Glazier RH, Mamdani MM.   Arch Intern Med.   2010 Jun 28;170(12):1045-9

This case control study suggests that older patients taking ACEIs or ARBs have a major increase in the risk of hyperkalemia-associated hospitalization when using trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

1 Comment Posted in Chronic Kidney Disease, Fluid & Electrolytes, RAS Blockade
February 12, 2010

A Hemodialysis Patient With Muscle Cramps and Malaise After Virtual Colonoscopy

No Comments Posted in Case Report, Fluid & Electrolytes
February 12, 2010

Water balance disorders after neurosurgery: the triphasic response revisited

Hoorn EJ, Zietse R.   NDT Plus.   2010 Feb;3(1):42-44

No Comments Posted in Case Report, Fluid & Electrolytes
November 22, 2009

Clinical Review: Hyperkalaemia

Nyirenda MJ, Tang JI, Padfield PL, Seckl JR.   BMJ.   2009 Oct 23;339:b4114

An up to date clinical review on hyperkalemia.

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes, Review
November 1, 2008

Serum potassium and clinical outcomes in the Eplerenone Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Efficacy and Survival Study (EPHESUS).

Pitt B, Bakris G, Ruilope LM, DiCarlo L, Mukherjee R, EPHESUS Investigators.   Circulation.   2008 Oct 14;118(16):1643-50

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
September 1, 2008

Narrative Review: Furosemide for Hypercalcemia: An Unproven yet Common Practice.

LeGrand SB, Leskuski D, Zama I.   Ann Intern Med.   2008 Aug 19;149(4):259-63

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
March 1, 2008

Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with primary aldosteronism after treatment.

Catena C, Colussi G, Nadalini E, Chiuch A, Baroselli S, Lapenna R, Sechi LA.   Arch Intern Med.   2008 Jan 14;168(1):80-5

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
February 1, 2008

Hyponatremia in neurological patients: cerebral salt wasting versus inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.

Brimioulle S, Orellana-Jimenez C, Aminian A, Vincent JL.   Intensive Care Med.   2008 Jan;34(1):125-31

1 Comment Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
December 1, 2007

Posttransplant Acidosis and Associated Disorders of Mineral Metabolism in Patients With a Renal Graft.

Yakupoglu HY, Corsenca A, Wahl P, Wüthrich RP, Ambühl PM.   Transplantation.   2007 Nov 15;84(9):1151-7

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
November 1, 2007

Hypertonic Saline for Hyponatremia: Risk of Inadvertent Overcorrection.

Mohmand HK, Issa D, Ahmad Z, Cappuccio JD, Kouides RW, Sterns RH.   Clin J Am Soc Nephrol.   2007 Nov;2(6):1110-7

No Comments Posted in Fluid & Electrolytes
October 1, 2007

Acute kidney injury, hyperosmolality and metabolic acidosis associated with lorazepam.

Zar T, Yusufzai I, Sullivan A, Graeber C.   Nat Clin Pract Nephrol.   2007 Sep;3(9):515-20

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