
OUTPATIENT
Steven, Age 62, CHF
Serum K+: 5.8 mEq/L
- Recurrent hyperkalemia over the past year requiring continued K+ reduction
- Taking ACEi and MRA
Individual is a hypothetical patient, not an actual patient.
ACEi=angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; CHF=congestive heart failure; MRA=mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

DIALYSIS
Tim, Age 58, ESRD, diabetes
Pre-dialysis serum K+ after the
LIDI: 6.2 mEq/L
- On chronic hemodialysis with persistent hyperkalemia
- Previously hospitalized for hyperkalemia
Individual is a hypothetical patient, not an actual patient.
ESRD=end-stage renal disease; LIDI=long interdialytic interval.
Individuals are hypothetical patients, not actual patients.