Hyperkalemia primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jogeet Singh Sekhon, M.D. [2]

Overview

Hyperkalemia can be prevented by limiting the intake of potassium in diet and avoiding renal damage.

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