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Hyperkalemia primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Hyperkalemia can be prevented by limiting the intake of potassium in diet and avoiding renal damage.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Effective measures for prevention of hyperkalemia include:
- Limiting potassium uptake.
- Avoid fasting
- Avoid medications that can cause hyperkalemia
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Maintaining healthy renal function
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jogeet Singh Sekhon, M.D. [2]