Research progress in pathogenesis and treatment of hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease

hyperkalemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease.Mild hyperkalemia can affect the excitability of neuromuscular system and induce arrhythmia, myasthenia, acidosis and other clinical manifestations.Severe hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and other severe complications.This study reviewed the pathogenesis, damage, treatment status and progress of hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease.