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Hypokalemia in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence, Treatment, and Outcomes

Kidney Medicine
Rationale & Objective: Hypokalemia is common and potentially life-threatening in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). However, the current literature has produced varying results.
Changyuan Yang, Xiaoxuan Hu, Xitao Ling, Cuixia Xiao, Ruolan Duan, Jiamei Qiu, Qin Li, Xindong Qin, Jiahao Zeng, La Zhang, Haijing Hou, Yu Peng, Yuan Xu, Jingxu Su, Xusheng Liu, Bengt Lindholm, David W. Johnson, Fuhua Lu, Guobin Su   +18 more
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Ultrasound of the diaphragm in severe hypokalemia induced diaphragmatic dysfunction

Lung India, 2017
Severe hypokalemia presents with significant muscle weakness and involvement of respiratory muscles. Bedside ultrasonography of the diaphragm is emerging as a noninvasive bedside tool for diagnosis and followup of diaphragmatic dysfunction due to various
Gentle Sunder Shrestha, Shayuja Rajbhandari   +1 more
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Electrocardiographic manifestations in severe hypokalemia

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Hypokalemia is one of the most common electrolyte disturbances in the clinic and it can increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Electrocardiographic characteristics associated with hypokalemia include dynamic changes in T-wave morphology, ST ...
Xiqiang Wang, Dan Han, Guoliang Li
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Long‐term clinical trajectory of microvillus inclusion disease associated with STXBP2‐related familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 5: A case report

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 5 is caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in STXBP2, which encodes syntaxin‐binding protein, a key regulator of vesicle trafficking. In addition to immune dysregulation, patients with familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 5 may present with severe, persistent diarrhea associated ...
Hiroyuki Tanaka, Mariko Sekiguchi, Yuko Kajiho, Tetsuo Ushiku, Jun Fujishiro, Motohiro Kato   +5 more
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Salidroside ameliorates abnormalities in electrophysiological indices induced by perfusion of the heart with low-potassium solutions

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Malignant arrhythmias related to hypokalemia are a key risk factor for cardiac arrest, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. In this study, using electrophysiological mapping and transcriptomics techniques, the effects of hypokalemia and paclitaxel
Ruoning Yang, Ruoning Yang, Ruoning Yang, Chi Yan, Chi Yan, Chi Yan, Yifeng Zhou, Yifeng Zhou, Yifeng Zhou, Wenyuan Li, Wenyuan Li, Wenyuan Li, Gongxin Wang, Gongxin Wang, Gongxin Wang, Gongxin Wang, Huan Li, Huan Li, Huan Li, Fei Lin, Fei Lin, Fei Lin, Guoliang Hao, Guoliang Hao, Guoliang Hao, Guoliang Hao   +25 more
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Outpatient preoperative parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: A feasibility study (the OPPORTUNITY study)

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Preoperative parenteral nutrition (PN) improves outcomes in malnourished surgical patients. Traditionally, this requires hospital admission, increasing length of stay and costs—challenges worsened by limited hospital bed availability. Outpatient PN may offer a feasible alternative.
Narisorn Lakananurak, Leah Gramlich
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypokalemia in Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations: A Nationwide Population Study

International Journal of Nephrology, 2021
Background. There are no nationwide population studies conducted to analyze the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypokalemia during pregnancy in the U.S. Method.
Chien-Wen Yang, Si Li, Yishan Dong
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Independent Risk Factors for Postoperative Intestinal Obstruction and Clinical Outcomes in Simultaneous Pancreas‐Kidney Transplantation Recipients

Organ Medicine, EarlyView.
Intestinal obstruction (IO) is an important but underexplored complication following simultaneous pancreas‐kidney transplantation (SPKT) and is associated with considerable morbidity and both clinical and economic burdens. In this single‐center cohort study, perioperative parameters, including demographic characteristics, surgical variables, and ...
Rongxin Chen, Zebin Guo, Guanghui Li, Jiali Fang, Jialin Wu, Zhuangqiang Fang, Luhao Liu, Zheng Chen   +7 more
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Incidence of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients with hypokalemia

Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Background Following trauma, hypokalemia was frequently observed, and it was assumed that those who were more seriously injured experienced hypokalemia more frequently. Improved monitoring and treatment could lower the likelihood of adverse events if the
Esraa Mohamed Salah, Omnia Mohamed Hassan, Amal Hafez Ahmed ELSehly   +2 more
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A case of acute onset quadriplegia: A lesson for physicians

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
A 38-year-old female patient presented with acute onset quadriplegia which was initially diagnosed as Guillain-Barre syndrome. ECG features were suggestive of hypokalemia. Blood investigations revealed severe hypokalemia.
Indira Sahu, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Ruhela, Rakesh K Ola   +3 more
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