Creator: Madhumathi Palaniappan
Keywords: Hyperkalemia, Glossary, high potassium level

Written by Madhumathi Palaniappan, B.Pharm

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Jun 23, 2016

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Hemodialysis: Removal of chemical waste from the blood using blood flow through an artificial kidney.

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Mikhail Kosiborod, M.D., of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, and colleagues evaluated the safety and efficacy of the drug zirconium cyclosilicate in hyperkalemia (higher than normal potassium levels) patients.

Diabetics Benefit With Food Rich in Potassium

Are you diabetic? Consuming a diet rich in potassium may help you protect your kidney and heart, states a new study.

Potassium and High Blood Pressure

People who substitute sodium based salt with potassium based salt or rack salt have lower blood pressure.

Potassium Rich Foods

Eat more potassium rich foods and lower your risk for high blood pressure and kidney stones. Potassium is an important dietary mineral and electrolyte that is obtained from food we eat.