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Hyperkalemia secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Stabilizing the heart membrane in hyperkalemia is very important in preventing fatal cardiac arrhythmias.Effective elimination of potassium from the body also prevents complications.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of hyperkalemia include:

  • Cardiac membrane stabilization
  • Intracellular transfer of potassium
  • Elimination of potassium from the body

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