Kidney disease, high potassium, and heart changes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in people with chronic kidney disease may affect the heart. Doctors will use echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds) to check for changes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have chronic kidney disease (your kidney function is less than 60% of normal).
- You had high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) when you came to the emergency room.
- You are willing to join the study and sign a consent form.
- You did not need emergency CPR because of your high potassium.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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