| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5877320 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2016 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
Hyperkalemia is common in patients who are hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction. Higher maximum potassium levels and number of hyperkalemic events are associated with a steep mortality increase, with higher risks for adverse outcomes observed even at mild levels of hyperkalemia. Whether more intensive management of hyperkalemia may improve outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction merits further study.
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Authors
Anna MD, MSc, Abhinav MD, MHS, Kensey MS, Peter A. MD, MPH, Gregg C. MD, Alexandre MD, Frederick A. MD, MSPH, John A. MD, MPH, Biff F. MD, Mikhail MD,